Southern Harvest
Quality seeds for kitchen, flower and native gardeners
Botanical Name
Dodonea viscosa
This native Australian hop bush is a fast-growing shrub that grows to 3-4m. Its shiny, green leaves and attractive clusters of papery, purple-bronze fruit capsules in spring and summer make it a delightful specimen plant. The flowers attract moths, butterflies and other native insects. Drought resistant, salt tolerant and frost hardy, for a well drained position in sun or part shade. Not to WA. 50 seeds.
Frost Resilience
Frost Hardy
Lifespan
Perennial
GermType
Hot water treatment
Sow Method
Transplant
Sowing Instructions
Hot water pre-treatment required: put seed in glass jar, cover with very hot water (just below boiling) and leave overnight. Sow in trays, cover seed with potting mix and keep moist. Should germinate within 6 weeks.
Height
3.5 m
Spacing/Spread
2 m
Sowing Periods
Cool Climate Periods
Sep 1st to Dec 31st
Temperate Climate Periods
Aug 1st to Jan 31st
Tropical & Sub-Tropical Climate Periods
Jan 1st to Dec 31st