Dodonaea Purple Hop

Description

🌿 Dodonaea viscosa ‘Purpurea’ – Purple Hopbush

Description:

A hardy, fast-growing evergreen shrub with striking purple-red foliage that intensifies in cooler months. Ideal for hedging, screening, or as a colourful feature plant in the garden.

Growing Conditions:

• Light: Prefers full sun for best colour, but will tolerate light shade.
• Water: Drought tolerant once established; water moderately during hot, dry spells. Avoid waterlogging.
• Soil: Thrives in well-drained soil, including sandy or poor soils.
• Climate: Very hardy; tolerates wind, heat, and coastal conditions.
• Size: Grows 3–5 m tall and 2–3 m wide if left unpruned.
• Maintenance: Responds well to regular pruning to maintain shape and density. Low maintenance and waterwise.

Uses:

Perfect as a hedge, screen, windbreak, or background foliage plant. Adds year-round colour contrast in mixed garden beds.