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Polygala myrtifolia 'Little Charmer'


Polygala myrtifolia 'Little Charmer' Polygala myrtifolia 'Little Charmer'

CATALOGUE DESCRIPTION
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.
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