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Dodonaea viscosa 'Purpurea'
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Purple hop bushPerennial, EvergreenFamily: Sapindaceae
- Height: 2.5mSpread: 2.5m
- Half hardy, Tender
Flower colour:
Pink
Foliage colour:
Purple
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Position
Sun Exposure:
Full sun
Aspect:
South facing, west facing
Soil
Clay / Heavy / Moist / Well Drained / Light / Sandy
Hop bush, Dodonaea viscosa, is found throughout the world, including tropical and temperate regions of Africa, the Americas, Asia and Australia. It’s hugely variable, but typically grow as a shrub or small tree, with evergreen, oval leaves and clusters of green-pink summer flowers not unlike hops. In Australia, its flowers were used to make beer by European settlers.
Purple hop bush, Dodonaea viscosa ‘Purpurea’, is a highly ornaments variety with gorgeous purple foliage and red-green flowers. Not fully hardy, grow it in a sunny, sheltered spot, such as against a south- or west-facing wall. It’s well suited to coastal regions and is also suitable for growing in pots, which can be moved under glass in autumn.
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Dodonaea ‘Purpurea’ and wildlife
Dodonaea ‘Purpurea’ has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.
Is Dodonaea ‘Purpurea’ poisonous?
Dodonaea ‘Purpurea’ has no toxic effects reported.
No reported toxicity to:
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Cats
Cats
Is not known to attract Dogs
Dogs
Is not known to attract Horses
Horses
Is not known to attract Livestock
Livestock
Is not known to attract People
People
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