DODONEA visc. Purpurea

DODONEA visc. Purpurea

Dodonaea viscosa Purpurea (Purple hop bush) is an evergreen, upright shrub prized for its rich purple foliage, colouring best in full sun. In mild areas it makes a striking specimen, hedge or screen; small, inconspicuous flowers are followed by papery winged capsules for extra interest. Grow in a warm, well-drained site (tolerates light shade) and avoid waterlogging; in colder regions provide shelter from hard frost.

Position: Full sun to light shade Rate of Growth: Fast-growing Soil: Well-drained; avoid waterlogged conditions Hardiness: Half-hardy; to around -5C in mild, sheltered sites Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Plant at a Glance

light:sun
light:light-shade
facing:south
facing:west
facing:east
facing:north
foliage:evergreen
leafcolour:purple
size:2m-5m
gardenstyle:formal