Caper Bush

Name: Caper Bush
SKU: CapBuM
Price: 30.0 AUD
Availability: InStock

AU$30.00

Price incl. GST (10%) AU$2.73

In stock: 1 available

Product Details

The caper bush (Capparis spinosa), also known as Flinders rose or kabar in some regions, is a hardy, drought-tolerant perennial that thrives in poor soils and hot, dry climates. Best known for its edible flower buds—capers—it also produces young shoots and fruits used in Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, and North African cuisines. Its sprawling form, thick roots, and tolerance to limestone soils make it ideal for erosion control and dry gardens. In Perth, it performs well in full sun and sandy alkaline soils.

Features:

Ideal prune height: 0.5–1.2 m

pH range: 7–9

Sun preference: Full sun only

Minimum pot size by year 5: 25 L

Time to fruit: 2–3 years from seed

Harvest period: Late spring through summer

Notable traits: Drought-hardy, edible buds, medicinal uses in folk systems

This plant prefers heat and neglect—too much water or rich soil can reduce flowering. Best planted in well-drained sandy or gravelly soil. Prune lightly to shape or control spread, and harvest buds before they open for the best flavour. Protect young plants from heavy frost until established.

If you're after a Mediterranean powerhouse with culinary value and incredible resilience, the caper bush delivers. It's perfect for Perth's dry conditions and rewards patient growers with years of harvest.

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