Akeake Purple
Dodonaea viscosa purpurea (Purple Hop Bush)
Purple Hop Bush, Purple Ake Ake
Dodonaea viscosa purpurea, commonly known as the Purple Ake Ake, features lush, purple leaves which are held densely off upright stems. The foliage is adorned with masses of small, pink flowers in summer as it grows to 4 m tall and 2.5 m wide. Dodonaea purpurea is commonly trimmed into a hedge, grown as an informal hedge, included in mixed or native plantings, used for riparian planting, grown as a screen, or planted as a backdrop for smaller plants. The versatility and great aesthetics of this plant makes it very popular with landscape designers and gardeners alike.
- Suited to regions:
All regions - Plant type:
Shrubs - Height:
4.00 m - Spread:
2.50 m - Flowering time:
Summer - Tolerances:
Coastal, Extended dry periods, Hardy, Shade, Wet, Wind - Garden uses:
Hedging, Living areas, Ponds, Pool areas, Screening - Garden styles:
Alpine, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Formal, Frontyard, Japanese, Mediterranean, Modern, Native, Riparian
