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Hibbertia
scandens * Guinea Gold Vine, Snake Vine |
Hibbertia scandens does terrifically
in the
banana belt of the inland valleys and can even take a little frost. In fact it grows far better inland
here than near the
coast. At the coast Hibbertia scandens often gets mites that scar the
leaves a silver color. In its native habitat Hibbertia scandens
grows near the eastern Australian coast. Plants will tolerate a
variety of soil types but require good drainage. The Guinnea Gold Vine will grow tendrils that reach out a couple of feet a month and must be
trimmed back to keep it under control. I use Hibbertia scandens for the
showy yellow flowers, its ability
to bloom in low light. The dark green leaves contrast well with the flowers and with other perennials too. Hibbertia scandens puts on new leaves rapidly enough
that it can keep up with most pest problems. Some care should be taken
to make sure that Hibbertia scandens does not swallow neighboring smaller
plants. I keep a space between the Guinnea Gold vine and the rest of
the plants, otherwise it is too much work to constantly be untangling the
new shoots.
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