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Exposurefull sun
Watermoderate
Typeshrub
Distribution
Dodonea viscosa 'Purpurea'
Purple Hop Bush
Flower Colors
Description
An evergreen, variable shrub or small tree to 5m tall. Wavy-margined, elliptic to oblong leaves up to 13cm long are a deep reddish-purple. Insignificant summer flowers are followed by pinkish-red winged fruits
Mature Height
8m
Mature Spread
4m
Plant Characteristics
Foliage
Evergreen
Growth Habit
Bushy
Growth Speed
Very Fast · 1.1 m/yr
Soil Texture
ChalkLoamSand
Soil pH
AcidAlkalineNeutral
Soil Moisture
Moist but well-drained
Hardiness (RHS)
H5
Flowering Season
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Key Features
Drought resistantCity and courtyard gardensCoastalCottage and informal gardenSub-tropicalLow MaintenanceFlower borders and bedsWall side bordersConservatory and greenhouse
Available Variants
| Container Size | Details | Price |
|---|---|---|
| H: 60cm7708P | H: 60cm | €19.62 |
| H: 30cm7708J | H: 30cm | €5.25 |
| H: 30cm7708j | H: 30cm | €3.96 |
All prices include VAT. Availability may vary by season.