Caper Bush , Flinders Rose (Circa 1590's)

Capparis spinosa,  Semi-evergreen Hardy Perennial 2 ft Shrub, The common caper bush (circa 1590s) is a low-growing, semi-evergreen perennial shrub that reaches a height of 2-3 ft. It features arching red stems & dark green, semi-succulent round leaves. From May to Sept, it produces flower buds with dark olive-green, corn kernel-sized capers. These capers are pickled & commonly used in salads, pasta, meat dishes, sauces, & one of the key ingredients in tartar sauce. When left unpicked, it forms delicately scented pinkish-white flowers that open at dawn & close late in the afternoon. The leaves are also edible & used in salads & fish dishes. This bush is fully hardy, as it’s found in the Alps, but requires a semi-arid or arid climate to thrive. Therefore, best grown under cover or in a greenhouse., Seed Count Approx - 22 avg 

  SOWING - Can be slow to germinate. Easily seed grown in Spring, Either plant seed in a protected area in late Autumn, label & check periodically. Or use ‘Cold stratification’ Early Spring.  Sow seeds in middle of a moist (not soaked) paper towel in a lidded container, then into a plastic bag, label it, & put in fridge for a 4 - 5 wks. Or from semi-hardwood cuttings early spring. Needs dry, sun & poor soil, with almost no water, DO_NOT OVER WATER!