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Dodonaea viscosa 'purpurea' Purple Hop Bush seeds
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Dodonaea viscosa 'purpurea' (Purple Hop Tree) | 5 to 50 Fresh seeds | £3.49 - £16.99

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Dodonaea viscosa 'purpurea' (Purple Hop Bush) 

 

Fresh Seeds of Dodonaea viscosa 'purpurea' (Purple Hop Bush) with full instructions for germination.

wonderful evergreen shrub, native to coastal regions of Australia and New Zealand, vigorously growing to a size of approximately 6-10 ft in height.

highly ornamental variety with beautiful purple-red, oval leaves all year, and clusters of small pink flowers within summer, followed by pretty red winged pods over late summer and autumn.

Perfect as a border shrubspecimen tree, or as a hedge.

Hardy to -5°C (23°F).


Please note: full germination instructions are printed on each pack.

 

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 GROWING DETAILS

 

Genus: Dodonaea

 

Species: viscosa

 

Variety: purpurea

 

English Name: Purple Hop Bush

 

Plant type: Evergreen small tree / large shrub

 

Eventual height: 6 - 10 ft

 

Sun Exposure: Full sun or partial shade (prefers full sun)

 

Hardiness: Frost hardy to -5°C (23°F)

 

Soil: Moist, fertile and well-drained. Water well during growing season, less in winter

 

Propagation methods: From seeds, softwood and hardwood cuttings

 

 GERMINATION INSTRUCTIONS

 

Dodoneaea viscosa 'purpurea' 🌱 Soak seeds in warm water for 24 hours. Sow seeds 5mm deep within propagation compost. Keep compost evenly moist at all times at around 21-25°C (71°F-77°F). A heated propagator is ideal. Non-heated propagators can be placed within direct sunlight in a warm room to trap in heat and humidity. Germination tends to be slow: from 30-60 days onwards.

Caution: Not for consumption. Choking hazard. Keep away from children & pets. Handle with care.


 

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