Hibbertia aspera
A low-growing evergreen shrub with trailing, densely hairy stems and small, oval-shaped, roughly hairy green leaves with slightly recurved edges. Bright yellow flowers with notched petals are produced, singly or in small clusters, from early to late summer
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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.5–1 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Yellow | Green | ||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter | Green |
Position
- Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H1CBotanical details
- Family
- Dilleniaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Bushy, Trailing
- 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 in loam based compost, under glass or in a container that can be moved indoors over winter. Position in light or part shade outdoors, or in bright filtered light indoors; protect from hot midday sun. Water freely while in growth and keep just moist in winter
Propagation
Propagate by seed, sown at 19-24°C in spring, or by semi-ripe cuttings in late summer
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Patio and container plants
- Conservatory and greenhouse
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
May be susceptible to scale insects
Diseases
May be susceptible to grey moulds
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