{"product_id":"hardfor-kapers-capparis-spinosa-var-herbacea-fro-10-stk","title":"Hardy Caper (Capparis spinosa var. herbacea) | seeds, 10 pcs.","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eFROST TOLERANT | RARE\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eLatin name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"343\" data-end=\"361\"\u003eCapparis spinosa\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/em\u003evar.\u003cem\u003e \u003cem data-start=\"367\" data-end=\"377\"\u003eherbacea\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eDanish names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardy Caper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnglish names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardy caper bush\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"890\" data-start=\"465\"\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"483\" data-start=\"465\"\u003eCapparis spinosa\u003c\/em\u003e var. \u003cem data-end=\"499\" data-start=\"489\"\u003eherbacea\u003c\/em\u003e is a herbaceous and more cold-tolerant form of the \u003ca title=\"Kapers (Capparis spinosa) | frø\" href=\"https:\/\/www.apieceofnature.dk\/products\/kapers-capparis-spinosa-fro-10-stk?\"\u003eclassic caper plant\u003c\/a\u003e, known for its delicate flower buds – capers – and its beautiful, fragrant flowers. This variety originates from the steppe and Mediterranean regions of southeastern Europe and Western Asia, where the climate offers cold winters and hot, dry summers – making it far more adaptable than the typical Mediterranean type.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1156\" data-start=\"892\"\u003eThe plant forms a low, cushion-shaped growth with blue-green, rounded leaves and long, slightly curved stems that can spread across stones and walls. The flowers are large and elegant – white to pale pink with prominent violet stamens – and open in the evening sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1156\" data-start=\"892\"\u003eCultivation and requirements:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1156\" data-start=\"892\"\u003eThis hardy variant of \u003cem data-end=\"1231\" data-start=\"1213\"\u003eCapparis spinosa\u003c\/em\u003e thrives best in \u003cstrong data-end=\"1259\" data-start=\"1247\"\u003efull sun\u003c\/strong\u003e and in \u003cstrong data-end=\"1301\" data-start=\"1265\"\u003every well-drained, calcareous soil\u003c\/strong\u003e. It is drought-tolerant and requires only minimal watering once established.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1691\" data-start=\"1381\"\u003eUnlike the common form, \u003cem data-end=\"1438\" data-start=\"1423\"\u003evar. herbacea\u003c\/em\u003e can survive \u003cstrong data-end=\"1493\" data-start=\"1448\"\u003eshort-term frost down to about –10 °C\u003c\/strong\u003e, if kept dry and sheltered. In Denmark, it is excellently suited for \u003cstrong data-end=\"1606\" data-start=\"1566\"\u003epots, rock gardens, and south-facing walls\u003c\/strong\u003e, where it can overwinter with light coverage or be moved to shelter during the coldest months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1691\" data-start=\"1381\"\u003eCultivation from seed:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1691\" data-start=\"1381\"\u003eThe seeds have a hard shell and sprout best after a short pre-treatment. Soak them in warm water for 24–48 hours, then sow in a well-drained seed mix (sand, gravel, and a little soil). Keep slightly moist at 20–25 °C. Germination can take 4–8 weeks, but fresh seeds yield the best results.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1691\" data-start=\"1381\"\u003eUtility:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1691\" data-start=\"1381\"\u003eThe flower buds are harvested before they bloom and preserved in salt or vinegar – these are the classic \u003cstrong data-end=\"2133\" data-start=\"2123\"\u003ecapers\u003c\/strong\u003e known from Mediterranean cuisine. The small fruits can also be used in the same way. At the same time, the plant is decorative with its large, fragrant flowers that attract bees and butterflies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2512\" data-start=\"2317\"\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"2349\" data-start=\"2317\"\u003eCapparis spinosa var. herbacea\u003c\/em\u003e is the ideal caper plant for more northern climates – a rare, hardy variety that combines flavor, fragrance, and Mediterranean atmosphere with surprising winter tolerance.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"a Piece of Nature","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54492909142284,"sku":null,"price":6.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0675\/6728\/8588\/files\/Capparisspinosavar.herbacea.jpg?v=1759659429","url":"https:\/\/www.apieceofnature.eu\/en\/products\/hardfor-kapers-capparis-spinosa-var-herbacea-fro-10-stk","provider":"a Piece of Nature","version":"1.0","type":"link"}