{"product_id":"groundswell-guinea-flower-hibbertia-scandens","title":"Groundswell™ Guinea Flower - Hibbertia scandens","description":"\u003cp\u003eGroundswell Guinea Flower (\u003cem\u003eHibbertia scandens\u003c\/em\u003e) is a tidy, spreading native groundcover bred by Ozbreed to be less rambling than the common form. It stays under 450mm high, spreads up to 2m wide and carries dark green foliage studded with bright yellow flowers. It is tough enough for coastal wind, sandy soil, drought and moderate frosts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTidier than the common form.\u003c\/strong\u003e Ozbreed selected it for compact, less rambling growth, so it is easier to keep in bounds than the Hibbertia scandens most gardeners know.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYellow flowers through the year.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright yellow flowers show against the dark green leaves sporadically all year, with the best display in the warmer months.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTough in hard places.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is drought tolerant, salt tolerant and happy in sandy soil, and it was selected to cope with moderate frosts and extreme summer heat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGood for wildlife.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bees, butterflies and lizards all use it, which makes it a natural fit for native and cottage gardens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLittle upkeep.\u003c\/strong\u003e Pruning is needed only every one to five years, depending on how formal you want the bed to look.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGroundcover and mass planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant one to two plants per square metre, which means 70cm to 1m apart. Closer spacing knits the bed together sooner, wider spacing stretches a pack further. A pack of 10 covers 5 to 10 square metres.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBanks and erosion control.\u003c\/strong\u003e The spreading growth covers bare soil quickly, and Ozbreed lists embankments and erosion control among its uses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is salt tolerant and at home in sandy soil, and Ozbreed recommends it for coastal landscapes, including foredunes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCourtyards, roadsides and containers.\u003c\/strong\u003e It softens paving edges, suits low maintenance verges and spills over the rim of a large pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Groundswell Guinea Flower in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to part shade. Ozbreed lists it for New South Wales, Queensland, Victoria, South Australia, Western Australia, Tasmania and the ACT, so it suits subtropical, temperate, cool and Mediterranean gardens. It was selected to handle moderate frosts and extreme summer conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e It prefers well drained sandy soil, though it tolerates heavier soils and periodic flooding. On clay, plant it slightly proud of the surrounding ground so water drains away from the crown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water as needed for 8 to 13 weeks until established, then leave it to the weather in all but long dry spells. Mulch well to hold moisture around young plants. It rarely needs feeding, and if growth is slow a low phosphorus native fertiliser in spring is enough.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune every one to five years, depending on how tidy you want the bed to look. A light trim to shape is plenty, and an unpruned plant simply looks a little looser.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Groundswell Guinea Flower in 140mm pots in packs of 10. At one to two plants per square metre, a pack covers 5 to 10 square metres. Plants arrive ready to plant straight away. Expect a few quiet weeks while the roots settle, then steady spreading growth through the warmer months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/groundcover\"\u003eBrowse more groundcover plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/australian-natives\"\u003eMore Australian native plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/coastal-salt-tolerant-plants\"\u003eSalt tolerant plants for coastal gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ozbreed\"\u003eSee the full Ozbreed range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant 70cm to 1m apart, which is one to two plants per square metre. Use 70cm for a quicker cover and 1m if you are happy to wait.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it a climber?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGroundswell is the low, spreading form, under 450mm high. If you want an upright or climbing habit, look at Straightup, a different selection of the same species grown for trellises and fences.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it cope with frost and heat?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. It was selected to handle moderate frosts and extreme summer conditions, so it suits most of southern and eastern Australia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":67789647577407,"sku":"HIB-SCA-140MM-P10","price":257.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/groundswell-guinea-flower-hibbertia-scandens.jpg?v=1792193173","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/groundswell-guinea-flower-hibbertia-scandens","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}