Miscellaneous

How do you care for Polygala grandiflora?

How do you care for Polygala grandiflora?

Care of the plant Polygala myrtifolia or September bush

  1. Common names: September bush, Myrtle-leaf milkwort.
  2. Water abundantly in summer (never flood) and moderately the rest of the year (wait for the substrate to dry).
  3. Fertilize every 20 days with mineral fertilizer during the summer to promote flower production.

How do you care for Polygala Dalmaisiana?

Plant in full sun or part shade with regular to little irrigation.

How tall does Polygala get?

Polygala myrtifolia ‘Grandiflora’ (Sweet Pea Shrub) – A large dense evergreen shrub that grows to 10 feet or more tall by an equal spread. The unique rich purple flowers have two winged petals that surround the whitish purple lacy crest. They bloom during most of the year, spring is their peak bloom period.

Is Polygala a perennial?

A wonderful patio container plant and useful for mass plantings or mixed into a flowering perennial garden. Evergreen….Polygala fruticosa ‘Petite Butterflies’

Botanical Pronunciation pol-ee-GAH-luh froo-tih-KOH-suh
Deciduous/ Evergreen Evergreen

Is Polygala grandiflora toxic to dogs?

Unlike sweet pea plant (Lathyrus odoratus), which is mildly toxic, sweet pea shrub is not toxic to humans or pets….How to Grow and Care for Sweet Pea Shrub.

Common Name Sweet pea shrub (bush), milkwort
Botanical Name Polygala × dalmaisiana, Polygala myrtifolia var. grandiflora
Family Polygalaceae

Is Polygala toxic to dogs?

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Is Polygala fast growing?

Fast growing and hardy. An easy care plant with few pests or diseases.

Can you transplant Polygala?

Annie – Webmaster : With care I see no reason why you can’t transplant these. It is best to wait until the cooler months, autumn is a good time as the soil is still warm and the plant will take more easily. Prune the plants by to about 30cm from the ground and remove any woody stems.

Can Polygala grow in shade?

It flowers best in full sun but can also tolerate dappled light. Polygala grows well in coastal spots.

Is Polygala frost hardy?

In a relatively frost free greenhouse it will develop quickly into a large shrub so some fairly severe pruning is needed after flowering is over.

Does Polygala need full sun?

myrtifolia) and is sometimes known as Polygala myrtifolia grandiflora….How to Grow and Care for Sweet Pea Shrub.

Common Name Sweet pea shrub (bush), milkwort
Plant Type Broadleaf evergreen shrub
Mature Size 3–5 ft. tall and wide
Sun Exposure Full, partial
Soil Type Rich, well-drained

Can you hard prune Polygala?

Polygala will take quite a hard prune so with regular feeding and watering the plants should recover fairly quickly..