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Climber Wall ShrubConservatory Greenhouse

Hibbertia scandens
  • RHS AGM

snake vine

A twining or sprawling evergreen shrub with stems to 3m or more, bearing glossy ovate leaves and solitary rich yellow, 5-petalled flowers to 6cm across in summer

Other common names
gold guinea plant
snake climber
Synonyms
Hibbertia volubilis

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Size
Ultimate height
2.5–4 metres
Time to ultimate height
10–20 years
Ultimate spread
1.5–2.5 metres
Growing conditions
Loam
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Green
Summer Yellow Green
Autumn Green
Winter Green
Position
  • Full sun
  • Partial shade
Aspect

South–facing or East–facing or West–facing

Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness
H1C
Botanical details
Family
Dilleniaceae
Native to the UK
No
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Climbing
Genus

Hibbertia can be evergreen shrubs, trees or climbers, with simple leaves and saucer-shaped, 5-petalled, yellow, pink or white flowers that may be solitary or borne in axillary or terminal cymes

Name status

Correct

Plant range
Australia

How to grow

Cultivation

Grow under glass in a loam-based potting compost such as John Innes No. 2 in bright filtered light with humidity. Water freely in the growing season and apply a balanced liquid fertiliser monthly. In winter, keep moist

Propagation

Propagate by seed, sown at a temperature of 19-24°C (66-75°F) in spring. Take semi-ripe cuttings in late summer

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • City and courtyard gardens
  • Coastal
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Flower borders and beds
  • Wall side borders
Pruning

Pruning group 11

Pests

scale insects are a common problem

Diseases

Generally disease-free

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