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Caper bush seeds produce low-growing, spreading perennial shrubs with trailing branches and small, rounded leaves. These plants are well adapted to hot, dry climates and thrive in poor, well-drained soils. Caper bushes perform best in full sunlight and require minimal watering once established. Suitable for rock gardens, dry landscapes, and container cultivation, they establish slowly but develop into hardy, drought-tolerant plants over time.
Features
- Low-growing, spreading shrub with trailing branches
- Adapted to hot, dry climates
- Thrives in poor, well-drained soils
- Suitable for rock gardens and dry landscapes
- Requires full sun and low water once established
Specifications
- Scientific Name: Capparis spinosa
- Common Name (US): Caper Bush
- Seed Type / Variety: Mediterranean perennial shrub variety
- Growth Habit: Spreading, trailing perennial shrub
- USDA Zones: 8–11
- Planting Season: Spring
- Growing Season: Spring to fall (year-round in warm climates)
- Sowing Season: March to May (warm regions)
- Germination Time and Conditions: 30–90 days; may require soaking and stratification
- Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
- Soil Requirements: Well-drained sandy or rocky soil
- Watering Needs: Low once established; moderate during germination
- Mature Plant Size: 30–100 cm height; 1–2 meters spread
- Plant Spacing: 1–1.5 meters between plants
