Size
Ultimate height
1.5–2.5 metresTime to ultimate height
5–10 yearsUltimate spread
1.5–2.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green White Purple | Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green White Purple | Green | ||
| Autumn | Green White Purple | Green | ||
| Winter | Green |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H2Botanical details
- Family
- Polygalaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Bushy, Spreading branched
- Genus
Polygala can be annuals, evergreen perennials or shrubs, with simple leaves and racemes of somewhat pea-shaped flowers
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- South Africa, Lesotho
How to grow
Cultivation
Under glass grow in peat-free potting compost in full light with shade from hot sun. Water freely through summer months. Outdoors grow in moderately fertile, humus-rich, sharply drained soil in full sun or partial shade
Propagation
Take softwood cuttings in early summer or semi-ripe cuttings in mid-late summer
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Conservatory and greenhouse
- Flower borders and beds
- Wall side borders
Pruning
Pruning group 9. Prune winter damaged shoots in spring
Pests
May be susceptible to aphids and whitefly if growing under glass
Diseases
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