ON THIS PLANT
Hibbertia riparia, commonly known as erect guinea-flower, is a species of flowering plant in the family Dilleniaceae and is endemic to the south-eastern Australia. It is an erect to spreading shrub with hairy foliage, linear leaves and yellow flowers with six to sixteen stamens in a single cluster on one side of two carpels.
CARE GUIDE
How to keep Hibbertia Riparia.
Pruning
The Erect Guinea-flower features small, bright yellow blossoms and grows densely. For optimal shape and health, prune it in early spring and lightly after it flowers. Ensure your tools are clean and avoid heavy pruning in late fall to prevent frost damage. Regular pruning improves air circulation and allows better light penetration.
CHARACTERISTICS
Botanical profile.
- Life Cycle
- Perennial
- Genus
- Hibbertia
- Family
- Dilleniaceae
ALSO KNOWN AS
Other names.
en Erect guinea-flower
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