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Polygala myrtifolia 'Little Charmer'
Rounded bushy shrub with oval mid-green leaves. Pea-like rich mauve-purple flowers appear on the tips of the stems almost all year around. Very showy. Best grown in a sunny warm site, will grow in almost any soil, however looks best in well fertilised good soil. Best to trim annually to maintain a dense bushy shape. It does not rejuvenate well if cut back too hard. Avoid cold frosty sites.
Genus
Polygala
Species
myrtifolia
Cultivar
'Little Charmer'
Common name
Sweet Pea Bush
Family name
Polygalaceae
Place of origin
South Africa
DETAILS
Height
1 m
Width
1 m
(expected growth in average NZ conditions in 5 to 10 years)
Leaves
Evergreen
Soil Type
Grows in most soil types
Moisture
Soil must be well drained / Tolerates dry soils
Exposure
Grows in exposed or coastal sites. / Grows in sun or semi-shade / Will tolerate moderate frosts
Nourishment / Texture
Shrubs
Category
Small, height between 1 and 1.5 metres.
Availability
All our current stock has been dispatched out to retailers. If they have none left for you, we are growing another crop to supply as soon as possible.
Where to buy our plants
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