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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.
Polygala
Species
myrtifolia
Cultivar
'Little Charmer'
Sweet Pea Bush
Polygalaceae
South Africa
DETAILS
1 m
1 m
(expected growth in average NZ conditions in 5 to 10 years)
Evergreen
Grows in most soil types
Soil must be well drained / Tolerates dry soils
Grows in exposed or coastal sites. / Grows in sun or semi-shade / Will tolerate moderate frosts
Nourishment / Texture
Shrubs
Small, height between 1 and 1.5 metres.
We have this currently available in a POT 2.5 container.
Ask for it at your retailer.
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