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Polygala myrtifolia 'Grandiflora'


Polygala myrtifolia 'Grandiflora' Polygala myrtifolia 'Grandiflora'

CATALOGUE DESCRIPTION
Erect bushy shrub with long 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 the long stems back 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   'Grandiflora'

Common name
Polygala

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 / Paradise / Texture

Shrubs

Category
Medium, height between 1.5 to 3 metres
Availability
We have this currently available in a POT 3.5 container. Ask for it at your retailer.
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