Polygala × Dalmaisiana ‘Little Polly’ (Little Polly Sweet Pea Shrub)
Polygala × Dalmaisiana ‘Little Polly’ (Little Polly Sweet Pea Shrub)
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Polygala × Dalmaisiana ‘Little Polly’ is a compact evergreen shrub valued for its neat, rounded habit and masses of vibrant purple-mauve, sweet-pea-like flowers. Its attractive grey-green foliage provides year-round structure, while the colourful blooms are especially abundant through spring and summer. Growing to around 1 metre high and wide, it is an excellent choice for borders, low hedging, mixed garden beds and containers.
Easy to grow and relatively low maintenance, ‘Little Polly’ performs best in full sun to part shade and well-drained soil. Regular light pruning helps maintain its naturally dense, compact form and encourages flowering. Its manageable size, long flowering display and versatility make it an attractive option for customers wanting dependable colour without requiring a large garden space.
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Mature height
Aproximately 0.6–1 m
Mature width
Aproximately 0.6–1 m
Spacing
Approximately 80 cm–1 m Apart, depending on the desired density. This spacing is based on its mature spread of approximately 1 m
Evergreen/Deciduous
Evergreen
Foliage
Purple To Mauve Flowers; Grey-Green To Green Foliage.
Flowering Period & Fruit Development/Harvest
Main flowering period is Spring To Summer, with additional flowers possible through other parts of the year in suitable conditions.
Sun tolerance
Full Sun To Part Shade; flowering may be reduced in heavier shade.
Maintenance
Low. Water regularly while establishing, mulch to retain moisture and lightly prune in early spring or after flowering to maintain a dense, compact shape.
Root System
Shallow, fine-spreading and generally non-invasive.