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Capparis Spinosa Seeds – Caper Plant for Planting

Capparis Spinosa Seeds – Caper Plant for Planting

$16.89 USD
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How to Sow and Plant


Soak seeds in warm water for 24 hours before sowing to improve germination. Sow seeds in well-drained sandy or loamy soil at a shallow depth. Lightly cover with soil and keep moist but not waterlogged. Place the container or seedbed in a warm location with full sunlight. Germination may take several weeks.

How to Grow

Grow Capparis Spinosa in full sun with excellent drainage. Water moderately during establishment, then reduce watering as the plant matures. Avoid waterlogged soil to prevent root rot. Minimal fertilization is required. Prune lightly to maintain shape and encourage healthy branching. The plant thrives in dry and rocky conditions.

Tips

Use well-drained soil only
Avoid excess watering
Best grown in warm climates
Ideal for rock gardens and landscapes

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Product Information
Features
life-cycle

Life Cycle

Perennial

growth-habit

Growth Habit

Spreading

plant-characteristics

Plant Characteristics

Showy Flowers

bloom-season

Bloom Season

Summer

flavour-profile

Flavour Profile

Culinary

suitable-for

Suitable for

Outdoor

About
Capparis Spinosa Seeds – Caper Plant for Planting
seed-type

Seed Type

Open Pollinated

plant-type

Plant Type

Flowering Shrub

Capparis Spinosa, commonly known as the caper plant, is an exotic perennial shrub admired for its striking flowers and edible buds. The plant features glossy green leaves and produces large white flowers with long purple stamens. It is widely grown in warm, dry regions and is valued both for ornamental landscaping and culinary use. The buds harvested from this plant are used as capers, making it a functional and decorative addition to gardens.

Planting information
planting-season

Planting Season

Spring–Summer

fruit-size

Fruit Size

N/A

plant-height

Plant Height

1–1.5 m

light-requirement

Light Requirement

Full Sun

water-needs

Water Needs

Low

hardiness-zones

Hardiness Zones

Zones 8–11

container-garden

Container Garden

Yes

plant-spacing

Plant Spacing

90–120 cm

planting-depth

Planting Depth

1–2 cm

growing-conditions

Growing Conditions

Dry

Coverage
Seed Count
Recommended Coverage
SEED COUNT
100
GTIN
036000104318

Frequently Asked Questions

How does a caper plant grow in the garden?

Capparis spinosa develops as a woody shrub with spreading branches and is suited to warm, dry growing conditions.

Can caper plants be grown in containers?

Yes, young plants can be grown in large containers with excellent drainage.

What type of garden style suits caper plants?

Its shrub form works well in Mediterranean-style landscapes, rock gardens, and dry garden designs.

Does the caper plant need heavy watering?

Caper plants generally prefer well-drained soil and moderate watering once established.

When does the caper plant produce flowers?

Mature plants can produce attractive flowers during the warmer growing season.

How should caper plants be pruned?

Light pruning helps maintain shape and encourages healthy branch development.