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Polygala myrtifolia var. grandiflora | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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Polygala myrtifolia var. grandiflora

Polygala myrtifolia var. grandiflora

Genus: Polygala
Family: Polygalaceae

About this plant

A tender, rounded to spreading, evergreen shrub to 2.5m tall, with small oval leaves. From mid-summer to late autumn it produces dark purple flowers, 2.5cm long, at the stem tips

Growing Information

Height

1.5-2.5 Metres

Spread

1.5-2.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

LoamSandy

AcidAlkalineNeutral

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

South FacingWest FacingEast Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Under glass grow in loam-based compost with added extra organic matter and grit. Position in full light with shade from hot sun. In growth, water freely and apply a balanced liquid fertiliser monthly; water sparingly in winter

Pruning

See pruning group 9

Propagation

Propagate by sowing seed at 15-18°C in spring, take softwood cuttings in early summer or semi-ripe cuttings in late summer

Pests

May be susceptible to aphids and glasshouse whitefly

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground CoverLow MaintenancePatio Container

Planting Places

Gravel GardenConservatory

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

1.5-2.5 Metres

Spread

1.5-2.5 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Ten To Twenty Years