Hibbertia stellaris (Star Guinea Flower, Orange Stars)


Botanical Information

FamilyDilleniaceae
GenusHibbertia
Speciesstellaris
CategoryWoody
TypeShrub (evergreen)
OriginNative to Western Australia.

Details

USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness ZoneRequires cool season protection under glass.
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Height30 - 70 cm
Spread30 - 60 cm
Flowering PeriodAugust, September, October, November, December

Description and Growing Information

ShapeErect or prostrate and bushy.
LandscapeContainer planting and groundcover.
PropagationCuttings.
CultivationFull sun and partial-shade. Well-drained soil. Prefers sandy and clay soils. Tolerates light frost.
Notable SpecimensKings Park and Botanical Garden, Perth, Australia.
HabitatSwamps, sand plains, forests and coastal plains.
Leaf DescriptionSmall, linear leaves that are 20 mm long. Leaf stems are short.
Flower DescriptionFlowers are profuse and occur in leaf axils on stems.
Colour DescriptionThe flowers are orange and orangish-yellow. The leaves are green.

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