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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 metres
Time to ultimate height
2–5 years
Ultimate spread
0.5–1 metres
Growing conditions
Loam
Moisture
Moist but well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Green
Summer Yellow Green
Autumn Green
Winter Green
Position
  • Partial shade
Aspect

East–facing or West–facing

Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness
H1C
Botanical details
Family
Dilleniaceae
Native to GB / Ireland
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 peat-free, 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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