{"product_id":"straightup-guinea-flower-hibbertia-scandens","title":"Straightup™ Guinea Flower - Hibbertia scandens 'HBS02' PBR Intended","description":"\u003cp\u003eStraightup Guinea Flower (\u003cem\u003eHibbertia scandens\u003c\/em\u003e) is the climbing, shrub like form of a much loved coastal native, bred by Ozbreed to grow upwards instead of sprawling. It reaches about 2m tall on a trellis, fence or stake, carries bright yellow flowers in the blooming season and often takes on purple foliage in winter. Pruned each year, it also holds a neat small shrub shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo habits in one.\u003c\/strong\u003e Train it up a trellis, fence or stake, or prune it yearly to keep a small shrub.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePurple winter foliage.\u003c\/strong\u003e The leaves often turn purple in winter, which sets it apart from other forms of this popular coastal plant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBright yellow flowers.\u003c\/strong\u003e Yellow flowers lift the dense foliage through the blooming season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDense but compact.\u003c\/strong\u003e The habit is dense and slightly more compact than a typical climber, which makes it easier to place in a design.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTough once settled.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is highly drought tolerant and resilient in heat, humidity and moderate frosts, and it handles salt laden wind and periodic wet feet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFences, trellises and stakes.\u003c\/strong\u003e For climbing, plant three to four plants per linear metre, about 30cm apart, along the support. Guide the young stems onto it as they grow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGroundcover.\u003c\/strong\u003e Without a support it works as a groundcover at one to two plants per square metre, which is 70cm to 1m apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCottage, native and coastal gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Ozbreed recommends it for residential and commercial landscapes, and because it tolerates salt laden wind it suits coastal boundaries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Straightup 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 the ACT, Victoria, South Australia, Western Australia, Tasmania, New South Wales (particularly the Richmond area) and Queensland. It is resilient in heat, humidity and moderate frosts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e It enjoys sandy soil and copes with coastal conditions. Use a chunky mulch, and keep the crown of each plant at or above soil level, because a buried crown invites rot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water as needed for 8 to 13 weeks until established, after which it is highly drought tolerant. If growth needs a boost, apply a slow release fertiliser in spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune yearly for a tidy look, or every two years if you are growing it as a climber. Annual pruning is also how you keep it as a small shrub.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe list Straightup Guinea Flower in 140mm pots in packs of 10. Stock comes from Ozbreed's licensed growers and is grown to order at times, so a size can show as backorder. Order it and we confirm timing with you before anything ships. At climbing density, a pack plants a trellis or fence about 3m long.\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\/climbers\"\u003eBrowse more climbers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/groundcover\"\u003eGroundcover plants for open beds\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\/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\u003eIs it a climber or a shrub?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth. It climbs to about 2m with support, and annual pruning holds it as a small shrub.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat happens to the foliage in winter?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOzbreed notes that it often turns purple in winter, which sets it apart from other forms of Hibbertia scandens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it need a trellis?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly if you want it to climb. Without a support it can be planted as a groundcover, 70cm to 1m apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10) (Backorder)","offer_id":67789647970623,"sku":"HIB-SCA-140MM-P10","price":222.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/straightup-guinea-flower-hibbertia-scandens.jpg?v=1792193182","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/straightup-guinea-flower-hibbertia-scandens","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}