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Hibbertia Scandens

Posted: October 7th, 2013, 9:08 pm
by jezz_39
Hi all,
Picked up this nice Hibbertia from a small nursery cheap and was after advice.
Sorry, didnt get any before pictures but I decided to utilise every branch. Upon seeing this tree I thought 'natural' style, but after a bit of wire it turned into a windswept. I would prefer some branches to have a bit more movement but it seems the younger branches are more brittle and the older branches are quite pliable.
Am after a bit of critique and some advice regarding pruning and re-potting. Would love to get this out of the terrible water re-pellant nursery mix but at this stage im thinking it best to wait until after flowering??

As far as the windswept style goes, I prefer the sparse look to the canopy, and find it quite attractive, though I want the tree to be healthy.
Any advice on Hibbertia will be greatly appreciated

Re: Hibbertia Scandens

Posted: October 7th, 2013, 9:53 pm
by Naimul
Looks like a combination of windswept and cascade. I like it :yes:

Re: Hibbertia Scandens

Posted: October 16th, 2013, 4:38 pm
by jezz_39
Thanks, naimul. I thought it would become some sort of windwsept when I first saw it, I know nothing of the species but couldn't help myself :palm:
Now I understand they are a climber/vine, and have read conflicting reports on flowering time. I know they grow naturally with the Casuarina and Banksia at my local beaches, more of an understory creeper. The flowers are shortlived, maybe 2 days once theyve opened.

Anyone working with these? :lost: