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Dodonaea viscosa 'Purpurea' - Purple-leafed Hop-bush

Market price from $31.50 to $91.99

Dodonaea viscosa 'Purpurea' is more than just a shrub, it's a year-round showpiece of vibrant colors and captivating textures. Fondly known as the Purple-leafed Hop-bush, this Australian native showcases a spellbinding range of burgundy to pink-hued leaves contrasted against its clusters of small, greenish-yellow flowers. Standing tall at 2-3 meters, this evergreen thrives in diverse conditions, from full sun to partial shade, demonstrating enviable resilience against drought once firmly established. Its winged seed pods offer a captivating transition from their lush green shade to a fiery reddish hue during fall, boosting the visual appeal of your garden or landscape. Remarkably adaptive to various soils and undeterred by wind and sea spray, the Purple-leafed Hop-bush offers the charm of low-maintenance with a splash of luscious color, making it a fantastic choice for hedges, borders, or as an individual standout in your gardening landscape.

  • Size: Up to 2-3 meters tall and wide
  • Flowers: Small, greenish-yellow flowers
  • Foliage: Purple-bronze leaves
  • Water usage: Low (drought-tolerant once established)
  • Sun exposure: Full sun to partial shade
  • Additional feature: Winged seed pods that change from green to bright reddish color in the fall, and suitability for coastal settings due to wind and sea spray resilience.
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