Capparis spinosa |
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Caper bush |
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.
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Anatomy
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Culture
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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:
Check soil moisture below the surface with a soil probe or large screwdriver, trowel or shovel. Don't assume the plants need water just because the soil surface looks dry.