🌿 Caper Bush (Capparis spinosa)
A hardy, heat-loving perennial, the Caper Bush is prized for its edible flower buds — the famous capers! With soft, rounded leaves and elegant white flowers with purple stamens, this Mediterranean native thrives in tough conditions, making it ideal for dry, rocky gardens and permaculture systems.
•Height & Spread: 50cm – 1 metre
•Harvest: Pick flower buds (capers) before they open; pick immature fruits (caperberries) later
•Bloom Time: Spring to summer
•Growing Tip: Loves full sun, free-draining soil, and hot, dry summers. Tolerates poor soils and neglect.
•Perfect for: Edible gardens, container growing, and drought-tolerant landscapes
🌸 Grown with care in the Great Southern using permaculture principles — no sprays, just sunshine and good soil.