Polygala fruticosa

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A species of evergreen shrub with oval-shaped green leaves to around 100cm in height. Clusters of sweetly-fragrant, purple to dark pink sweet-pea like flowers appear in late spring to early summer. Some varieties may flower all year round

Position

Full sun

Soil Types

Chalk, Loam, Sand

Max Height

0.5-1 metres

Max Spread

0.5-1 metres

Size

Time to Maturity
5–10 years
Max Spread
0.5-1 metres
Max Height
0.5-1 metres

Growing Conditions

Chalk Loam Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained
pH
Acid or Alkaline or Neutral

Position

Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness

Hardiness Ratings

All ratings refer to the UK growing conditions unless otherwise stated. Minimum temperature ranges (in degrees C) are shown in brackets

  • H1A: under glass all year (>15C)
  • H1B: can be grown outside in the summer (10 - 15)
  • H1C: can be grown outside in the summer (5 - 10)
  • H2: tolerant of low temperatures, but not surviving being frozen (1 to 5)
  • H3: hardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK (-5 to 1)
  • H4: hardy through most of the UK (-10 to -5)
  • H5: hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters (-15 to -10)
  • H6: hardy in all of UK and northern Europe (-20 to -15)
  • H7: hardy in the severest European continental climates (< -20)
H2

Colour & Scent

Fragrance Flower
Season Stem Flower Foliage Fruit
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter

Botanical Details

Family
Polygalaceae
Native to GB/Ireland
No
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Bushy
Genus
Polygala can be annuals, evergreen perennials or shrubs, with simple leaves and racemes of somewhat pea-shaped flowers
Name Status
Unresolved

How to Grow

Cultivation

Grow in a large pot or container in moist but well-drained, humus-rich peat-free compost in a bright greenhouse or conservatory. May be moved outside to a sunny location in summer. Protect from frost

Propagation

Propagate by seed by collecting the seed from mature seed pods in late summer. Propagate by softwood cuttings in early summer or semi-ripe cuttings in mid to late summer

Suggested planting locations and garden types

  • City and courtyard gardens
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Flower borders and beds

Pruning

Prune after flowering to maintain shape encourage new growth. May be trimmed lightly all year round Remove dead or damaged branches

Pests

May be susceptible to glasshouse whitefly, glasshouse red spider mite and aphids

Diseases

Generally disease-free