Caper Seeds Seeds – Flinders Rose

Caper, scientifically known as Capparis spinosa, is a perennial shrub prized for its flavorful flower buds and fruits. The buds, known as capers, are often pickled and used to enhance the flavor of salads, sauces, and Mediterranean dishes. This hardy shrub thrives in dry, sunny conditions and can be cultivated in containers or garden beds. It’s well-suited for warm regions with good drainage and minimal humidity.

Features and Specifications:

• Plant Type: Perennial shrub herb

• Variety Name: Flinders Rose (Capparis spinosa)

• Common Name: Caper Bush, Edible Capers

• Maturity: Produces edible buds and fruits in the second year after planting

• Growth Habit: Low, spreading shrub with round leaves and white-pink flowers

• Growing Season: Warm season crop; thrives in late spring through early autumn

• USDA Hardiness Zones: 8–11 (annual in cooler zones)

• Sowing Months:

  • Zones 9–11: February–September

  • Zones 7–8: April–August

  • Zones 5–6: May–July

• Light Requirements: Full sun

• Soil Needs: Well-drained sandy or loamy soil with moderate fertility

• Watering: Low water requirement; drought-tolerant once established

• Uses: Culinary herb for garnishing and flavoring; ornamental garden shrub

• Propagation Method: Seeds or cuttings