Polygala myrtifolia ‘Grandiflora’

sweet pea shrub
Ever-blooming evergreen shrub delivers pinkish purple pea-like flowers with a peak in spring.
height 7–12ft
width 5–12ft
water
needs
Moderate
water
info
Water when the top inch of soil is dry. Plants in containers will need particular attention to watering. Established plants in cool, foggy areas will tolerate longer stretches of dryness.
hardy
to
23F
exposure Part Sun – Full Sun
indoor
outdoor
Outdoor
drainage In Ground: Cactus Mix, In Pots: Cactus Mix, In Pots: Potting Soil, Tolerates Sandy Soil
fertilizing All Purpose 1/2 Strength
origin South Africa
california
native
No
sunset
zones
14–17, 19–H1

Sunset Zones Map

Outdoor Exposure Guide

OUTDOOR EXPOSURE GUIDE

Full Sun
Six or more hours of sun beams directly landing on the plant's leaves.

Part Shade
Three to five hours of sun beams directly landing on the plant's leaves.

Part Sun
One to two hours of sun beams directly landing on the plants leaves.

Full Shade
The plant is never fully lit by sun beams, but is in a bright spot or has dappled sunbeams playing over the leaves throughout the day.

Deep Shade
The plant never has dappled light on the leaves, and is in a place that feels dim, even on a nice sunny day.

SUNSET ZONES MAP

Growing Notes

Prune to shape in late spring after peak bloom.

More Info

Native along the coast from the Western Cape to KwaZulu-Natal.