Perennial garden dogwood

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Flowerpot diameter and volume Diameter 15 cm (4 liters) Diameter 24 cm (10 liters) Diameter 30 cm (25 liters)

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מיקוםGarden · Full sun, drought-tolerant

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Location

outside

Durable hedge shrub

lighting

Full sun

For a bright purple color

Irrigation

Little

Drought resistant!

Level of care

Very easy

Survives everything!

Hopbush is a spectacular and easy-to-grow ornamental shrub that has taken over Israeli gardens! The popular variety 'Purpurea' offers stunning purple-crimson-bronze foliage all year round. Exceptionally resistant to heat, drought and hard soils - perfect for the Israeli climate! Excellent for a dense hedge or as a single accent plant that brings dramatic color to the garden.

🌱 Growing conditions

Light: Full sun for the most intense purple color! Partial shade - more green
Watering: Very little! Regular watering in the first year, after establishment - drought resistant
Temperature: Resistant to extreme heat and cold down to -5°C (certain varieties down to -10°C)
Soil: Adapts to almost any type! Well-drained is preferred, tolerates poor and rocky soil
Fertilization: Almost not needed! Light fertilizer in spring if you want to encourage growth
Pruning: Tolerates pruning well - excellent for hedge design. Prune in late winter
Wind: Resistant to winds and saltwater - suitable for coastal areas

⚠️ Common problems and solutions

Faded color (green instead of purple): Lack of sun! Move to a brighter location
Slow growth: natural in the first year. Patience - after establishment it will grow quickly.
Dropping leaves: Rare. Usually extreme stress or overwatering
Cold damage: brown branch tips after a hard frost. Prune in spring - it will recover.
Dead branches on the inside: Natural for older shrubs. Prune for renewal and ventilation.
Aphids: Rare but possible. Treat with potassium soap if they appear.
Uneven shape: prune to shape - the duodenum responds well to pruning

💚 Why raise a dove?

💜 Dramatic color: purple-crimson foliage all year round - not dependent on flowering!
💧 Water saving: One of the most economical plants - perfect for a dry garden
☀️ Heat resistance: survives Israeli summers without a problem
🌬️ Wind resistance: Excellent for coastal areas and exposed locations
✂️ Perfect fence: dense, evergreen, easy to design - the perfect alternative to chasing!
🏠 Privacy: Dense growth creates an opaque screen
🌸 Special bloom: small flowers that turn into decorative seed capsules
💪 Zero maintenance: just plant and forget!

📋 Plant information

Scientific name: Dodonaea viscosa
Family: Sapindaceae (Soapberry Family)
Origin: Australia, New Zealand (the purple variety is from New Zealand)
Height at maturity: 2-4 meters (depending on variety and pruning)
Width at maturity: 1.5-3 meters
Growth rate: Medium to fast
Plant type: Evergreen shrub
Other names: Hopbush, Purple Hopseed
📏 The height and width are those of the mature plant – the size it reaches over time, not the size it is shipped at.

🌈 Popular varieties

'Purpurea' (Purple): The most popular variety! Purple-crimson leaves that intensify in winter
'Emerald Ice': Green leaves with creamy-white margins - unique and striking
viscosa (green): the natural variety - shiny green leaves
'Saratoga': A dwarf, compact variety - excellent for borders and pots

🎨 Garden uses

Hedge: The perfect choice! Plant 60-80 cm apart for a dense hedge
Privacy screen: Dense growth and good height for blocking views
Accent plant: The purple color stands out against a green background - dramatic!
Dry Garden (Xeriscape): Perfect for Water-Saving Gardens
Slopes: Strong roots stabilize soil
Coastal areas: resistance to salinity and wind

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Professional tip

The secret to a bright purple color? Full sun + a little water stress! The duodenum develops more intense colors when it "suffers" a little. Perfect hedge: Plant 60-80 cm apart and prune 2-3 times a year to create a dense, uniform screen. Winning combination: The purple color looks amazing next to plants in silvery shades (lavender, santolina) or light green. Seed capsules: After flowering, decorative reddish-pink seed capsules are formed - beautiful for arrangements!