Dodonaea viscosa 'Purpurea' at San Marcos Growers. Dodonaea viscosa 'Purpurea' (Purple- leafed Hop- bush) - This rapid growing, evergreen shrub reaches 1. Narrow bronzy- green 4 inch long leaves turn purple with cooler weather. Tolerates some shade but color is better if grown in full sun. Tiny green flowers in clusters mid- summer followed by brown maple- like seed capsules in late summer. Provide a well- draining soil, drought tolerant once established but looks best with occasional deep water. We have listed this plant as cold hardy to about 1. Prune for structure in fall and winter and tolerant of shearing during the growing season. This species has an incredibly wide cosmopolitan distribution - it is considered native throughout the southwest US and northern Mexico but varieties and subspecies are found throughout the tropics and sub- tropics including Hawaii, New Zealand and all of Australian states and territories, where it grows in a wide range of habitats. According to Lawrence Metcalf in his The Cultivation of New Zealand Trees and Shrubs (Reed Methuen Publishers, 1. Purpurea' selection was discovered in the early 1. Mrs Thomas Wilkins, a keen eyed gardener who found it growing along the Wairau River near Marlborough, located near the northern tip of the South Island of New Zealand. It is still often produced from seed in the nursery trade but resulting plants progeny often range in color from greenish bronze, through red and purple to dark purple. The name of the genus honors Rembert Dodoens, a 1. Century Flemish botanist and the specific epithet is from the Latin word 'viscosus' meaning sticky in reference to the sometimes sticky leaves. We also incorporate comments received and appreciate getting feedback of any kind from those who have any additional information about this plant, particularly if they disagree with what we have written or if they have additional cultural tips that would aid others in growing Dodonaea viscosa 'Purpurea'. Dodonaea viscosa 'Purpurea', Purple-leafed Hop-bush, Shrub,, San Marcos Growers. Pioneer Plants Herbaceous perennials tender perennials shrubs plants. Powder Puff Trees, How to Grow and Care for Calliandra Powder Puff Plants. Growing Powder Puff Trees Indoors. If you live in an area where the Powder Puff tree isn't hardy, you will have to grow it in a large planter and move it back indoors during the winter. If space in your home is limited, you should consider growing a dwarf variety of the Powderpuff tree, which can be easily managed as a 2- 3 foot plant by careful pruning. Indoors, Calliandra haematocephala needs bright light to full sun, fairly high humidity and an average room temperature of 6. If the lack of humidity is a problem, you can set the planter on a tray filled with moistened pebbles. ![]() Dietes – Plant of the Week. One of the great things about our Plant of the Week is that it is virtually unkillable. A great choice for lazy gardeners! Monrovia's Fortnight Lily details and information. Learn more about Monrovia plants and best practices for best possible plant performance. KNOW YOUR PLANTS! Powder Puff trees can be grown in any good, commercial potting soil as long as it drains well. When repotting becomes necessary, the new planter should be only slightly larger. Repotting should be done in the spring. Feed your Powder Puff plant every 2 weeks, during active growth in spring and summer months,using a half strength solution of a balanced, all- purpose fertilizer. ![]() ![]() ![]()
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