Caper

Capparis spinosa, commonly known as the caper bush, is a Mediterranean perennial shrub prized for its attractive flowers and edible flower buds. Plants produce striking white-to-pale-pink blooms with long purple stamens throughout the warmer months. Caper plants thrive in full sun and freely draining, rocky or sandy soils once established. In cold climates, grow in a container and protect from freezing.

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  • Harvest familiar culinary capers used in Mediterranean dishes
  • The unopened flower buds can be harvested and preserved in salt or brine
  • Attractive flowers and edible flower buds
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    Capparis spinosa, Caper Seed

    Capparis spinosa, Caper Seed

    Grow the shrub behind traditional capers: its unopened flower buds are harvested and pickled for culinary use. Capparis spinosa also bears white to pale pink flowers with violet stamens. Its spreading growth suits sunny, dry gardens with excellent drainage. Seed germination is slow and irregular, often extending over several months, see instructions for best results.
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