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PottedPolygala myrtifolia
Common Name: Myrtle-leaf Milkwort
Other names: September Bush, Polygala grandiflora
Indoors or Outdoor: Suited for outdoor cultivation
Size: Typically grows up to 2 meters tall and wide
Delivery info: Expect safe and swift delivery of healthy Polygala myrtifolia plants directly to your doorstep. Our packaging ensures the plant’s protection during transit, guaranteeing its arrival in optimal condition.
Mature Size: Up to 2 meters in height and width
Evergreen or deciduous: Evergreen, retaining its foliage throughout the year
Preferred position: Thrives in full sun to partial shade
Shape – Plant Characteristics: Compact, bushy growth habit with small, glossy green leaves and clusters of vibrant purple or pink flowers resembling miniature pea blossoms
Hardy or not Hardy: Generally hardy once established
Diseases: Resistant to most common plant diseases
Uses in Garden: Ideal for adding color and texture to garden beds, borders, and mixed shrub plantings. It also works well in coastal gardens due to its tolerance to salt spray.
Preferred planting aspect: Full sun to partial shade
Is it Frost Hardy: Yes, it is frost-hardy once established
Fast or slow Growing? Moderately fast-growing
Pruning advice: Lightly prune after flowering to maintain shape and encourage bushiness.
Planting Time: Best planted in spring or early autumn
Instruction: Plant in well-draining soil, ensuring the root ball is level with the soil surface.
Trench Preparation: Dig a hole twice as wide as the root ball.
Positioning of Plants: Space plants according to mature size for proper air circulation.
Plant Spacing: Approximately 1 meter apart
Pruning: Trim lightly after flowering to shape and encourage new growth.
Watering: Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.
Feeding: Apply a balanced fertilizer in spring.
Wildlife: Attracts bees and butterflies with its colorful flowers.
Container Growing: Suitable for large containers on patios or balconies.