Dodonaea viscosa 'Purpurea'
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Family Name:
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Sapindaceae |
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Common Name:
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Purple Hop Bush |
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Size:
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3m tall x 1.5m wide |
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Frost Tolerance:
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Light |
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Growth Rate:
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Fast |
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Description:
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A dense, upright native shrub with purple leathery leaves. Small clusters of purple-red seeds in summer. |
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Position:
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Best in full sun to part shade in moist, well drained soil. Tolerates poor soil, drought, pollution and coastal winds. |
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Care:
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Water well until established and prune lightly in spring to encourage bushy growth. Do not prune into old wood. |
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Features:
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• Screening plant • Constrasting foliage • Tolerates exposed windy and coastal sites |
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Sizes Grown:
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18cm |
