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Hibbertia dentata, how successful in shady location?
Does anyone have experience or seen Hibbertia dentata IRL?
I found http://montereybaynsy.com/H1.htm Hibbertia dentata -- closeup -- evergreen vining perennial, spreading without support, but otherwise climbing quickly to 8-10’. Distinctive leaves emerge dark burgundy, age to dark green with burgundy undersides, reach 4" long. In winter, cool temperatures make the entire plant turn dark bronzy purple, with the older leaves becoming almost black. Bright yellow flowers to 3" across are starkly displayed against this dark foliage in a heavy display in late winter. Sun to mostly shade, average watering, average to good drainage. Damaged by frost at 25°F. Eastern and southeastern Australia. UC Santa Cruz. Dilleniaceae http://www.australianplants.com/plants6.html Hibbertia dentata Trailing Guinea Flower. Trailing creeper or light vine with bright yellow flowers and slender redish stems and dark-green and reddish leaves (in winter). Prefers well-drained soils and a mulched root system with summer water in southern California. Prune when young for bushier growth. Prefers shaded position. Excellent container plant or hanging basket. http://www.homepages.ihug.com.au/~bf...dmeetings.html Recommended plant – Hibbertia dentata. Likes shade, slower growing low diversity, but more tolerant of different conditions http://www.berkeleyhort.com/plants/p_shade_dry.html but also lists many non-shady species. http://members.ozemail.com.au/~casliber/gardenlist.html Hibbertia dentata(75% shade) |
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