Hibbertia scandens

Common Name:
Snake Vine, Climbing Guinea Flower

Description:
Hibbertia scandens, commonly known as Snake Vine or Climbing Guinea Flower, is a fast-growing, evergreen climber or scrambling shrub native to Australia. It produces striking, bright yellow, five-petalled flowers throughout most of the year, with peak blooming occurring in spring and summer. The glossy, dark green leaves provide a lush backdrop to the vibrant flowers, making it an excellent choice for trellises, fences, or ground cover. This hardy plant thrives in a variety of soil types, including sandy and clay soils, as long as drainage is adequate. It is highly tolerant of coastal conditions, wind, and light frost, making it well-suited for Melbourne gardens. Once established, it is drought-tolerant and requires minimal maintenance, making it ideal for low-water gardens.

Form:

• Climber
• Shrub - Scrambling

Mature Size:

• Height: 2–5 m (when climbing)
• Spread: 2–4 m

Aspect:

• Full Sun
• Part Shade

Flowering:

• Flowers in Spring
• Flowers in Summer
• Flowers in Autumn
• Flowers in Winter (sporadically)

Flower Colour:

• Yellow

Key Attributes:

• Suitable for Pots
• Australian Native
• Bee Attracting
• Bird Attracting
• Suitable for Hedging
• Suitable for Espalier
• Drought Tolerant
• Coastal Tolerant

Toxicity:

• Non-toxic to humans and animals

Companion Plants:

• Banksia species
• Grevillea species
• Lomandra species
• Westringia species
• Correa species