Bernieh's Garden
Polygala x dalmaisiana
Genus: Polygala.
Species: Polygala x dalmaisiana Dazzler syn. Polygala x dalmaisiana Compact.
Common name: Sweet Pea shrub
Botanic name: Polygala x dalmaisiana Dazzler
synonym - Polygala x dalmaisiana compact
Family: Polygalaceae
A delightful compact form of polygala growing 1.5m high and 1m wide and bearing attractive purple pea flowers for most of the year. Originally from Western Australia.
Grows well in full sun and part shade and tolerates frosts once established. Needs a well drained position and tolerates poor soils and dry conditions.
Prune in early spring to encourage bushiness and flowering and fertilise with a long term slow release fertiliser.
