Capparis spinosa - Kappertjes-plant (1-5)

Beschrijving:

Kuipplant. Kappertjes zijn de bloemknoppen ingelegd in azijn. Het struikje heeft kleine ronde blaadjes en grappige bloempjes! Ook medicinaal toegepast.

Hoogte: 60 cm.

Bloeit: jul-aug

Type: TShr

Winterhard in: zones 9-11 (5 Celsius)

Zaai-instructies: Kiemt langzaam en onregelmatig. Zaden een etmaal weken en koudebehandeling geven.

Plant-instructies: Zeer goeddoorlatende grond in volle zon op beschermde plek.

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Description:

Evergreen shrub native to Europe. This plant is the source of the tight, green buds that are preserved in vinegar to make the gourmet condiment ‘capers’. The flowers are decorative - white with violet puffs composed of multiple stamens. The dried stems or root bark have been much employed for treating gastrointestinal woes and a plethora of other conditions. The plant is astringent and healing, and is good for tonifying the blood vessels.

Height: 60 cm.

Flowers: jul-aug

Type: Tshr

Hardy in: zones 9-11 (5 Celsius)

Sowing instructions: Germination is slow en very irregular. Seeds need stratification and should be soaked for 24 hours before sowing.

Planting instructions: Very well draining soil in full sun in a sheltered place.