In older shrubs, however, the growth is dense, giving a tight, mounded appearance. This is one of the hardier species of Hibbertia . During severe winters, plants in exposed positions may be burnt on the growing tips by frost. This is usually not serious and does little harm to the plant. Propagation is usually by cuttings, which strike quite readily especially if taken early in January or February.
Seed germination is variable and unreliable.
Plants at the Australian National Botanic Gardens have grown to 3.5 m across and 1.7 m high. Plants appear to be pest and disease free and it has been noticed that shrubs planted in a shady position stay dense but grow more slowly than those in an open, sunny spot. Hibbertia empetrifolia would be a beautiful addition to most gardens and could be used to advantage as a ground cover or for height variation in a shrub bed.