Polygala myrtifolia - Description

Potted Polygala 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

Polygala myrtifolia - Delivery

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.

Polygala myrtifolia - Characteristics

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

Polygala myrtifolia - Uses

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.

Polygala myrtifolia - Characteristics

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.

Polygala myrtifolia - Planting Instruction's in an Irish climate

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.

Facts About Products

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.