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Dilleniaceae
Guinea Gold Vine
Hibbertia scandens
ambition.
- Family
- Dilleniaceae
- Genus
- Hibbertia
- Native to
- Eastern Australia
- Bloom season
- Spring, Summer
- Type
- vine
- Height
- 6-15 feet
- Sunlight
- full sun to partial shade
- Soil
- well-drained, sandy
- Water
- low to moderate
- Hardiness
- 9-11
- Lifespan
- perennial
Did you know
- Guinea gold vine produces bright yellow flowers that resemble large buttercups, each up to 3 inches across.
- The vine can be grown as a ground cover, climber, or trailing plant over walls and embankments.
- It is one of the most popular native Australian vines used in coastal landscaping.
- The common name refers to the golden guinea coin, as the flowers match its rich yellow color.
- Guinea gold vine is highly salt-tolerant and thrives in coastal conditions where many other plants struggle.
Color meanings
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aspiration
1
climbing higher
2
golden opportunity