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Polygala fruticosa 'Petite Butterfly'


Polygala fruticosa 'Petite Butterfly'

CATALOGUE DESCRIPTION
A compact rounded shrub.It is has gray-green rounded foliage. It is very free flowering with the purple pea-like flowers found on the plant nearly year-round. Plant in full sun or part shade. It is a coastal species that can even be found within the splash zone. This would make this a good candidate for beachside plantings. It also makes a good cut flower and lasts well in arrangements. Best in a sunny site with good drainage. Avoid heavy frost.

 
Genus
Polygala
Species   fruticosa
Cultivar   'Petite Butterfly'

Common name
Sweet pea bush

Family name
Polygalaceae
Place of origin
South Africa


DETAILS
Height
70 cm
Width
70 cm
(expected growth in average NZ conditions in 5 to 10 years)
Leaves
Evergreen

Soil Type

Moisture

Exposure


Shrubs

Category
Dwarf, height 0.3 and 1 metre.
Availability
All our current stock has been dispatched out to retailers. If they have none left for you, we are growing another crop to supply as soon as possible.
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