Capparis spinosa

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Caper bush

 
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Information by:         Photographer: Jerry Sortomme SBCC

 

Description

The 'Caper Bush' will grow 24-36" and produces red and white blooms. The plant does best in full sun and well-draining soil. Caper Bush can be grown as a shrub or vine or a ground cover. It looks great in a hanging basket or spilling over a wall. White flowers with lavender stamens bloom in spring and summer. Flowers open in morning and close at night! Leaves are green and deciduous. Capers are harvested from the unopened buds and pickled.

 

  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Plant Type

Shrub, Ground cover, Vine

 

Height Range

1-3', 3-6'

 

Flower Color

White

 

Flower Season

Spring, Summer

 

Leaf Color

Dark Green

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full

 

Water

Low

 

Growth Rate

Moderate

 

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam, Rocky

 

Soil Condition

Poor, Well-drained

 

Soil pH

Neutral

 

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Mediterranean, Ranch

 

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers

 

Seasonal Interest

Spring, Summer

 

Location Uses

Raised Planter, Walls / Fences, With Rocks

 

Special Uses

Cascade, Container, Hanging Baskets

 

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Apply a 2-3 inch layer of mulch in planting beds to conserve water, suppress weeds, and protect the soil from compaction and erosion.