How to Grow and Care for hop bush

hop bush · Dodonaea viscosa
Also known as: akeake; native hops; switch sorrel of Jamaica

Grow outdoors in moist but well-drained soil in full sun in a sheltered frost-free area. Grow under glass in a loam-based compost in full light. Top dress in spring. Pinch out tips of young growth to encourage bushy growth

Watering: Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakingsSunlight: Full sunInformation to be completed

Planting and Growing hop bush

Care difficulty	2 / 5
Watering schedule	Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Sunlight requirements	Full sun
Ideal temperature	Information to be completed
Soil type	Chalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pH	Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
Soil moisture	Moist but well drained
Fertilizing	Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
Toxicity	Information to be completed

Care Tips

How to Water hop bush?

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for hop bush?

Full sun

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for hop bush?

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What Soil Is Best for hop bush?

Soil type: Chalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pH: Acid · Alkaline · Neutral

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What Are the Moisture Requirements for hop bush?

Moist but well drained

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How to Fertilize hop bush?

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer

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How to Prune hop bush?

Little pruning is needed. Remove diseased, damaged, crowded or crossing shoots and unwanted growth. Timing depends on the plant: generally late winter or early spring; plants prone to bleeding and deciduous magnolias need different timing, and deciduous azaleas and lilacs are pruned after flowering.

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