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Polygala X Dalmaidiana Care

Polygala Dalmaisiana

Other names: Milkwort, Sweet Pea Shrub, Polygala × Dalmaisiana, Polygala Myrtifolia Var. Grandiflora

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What is the plant

Polygala x dalmaisiana, commonly called sweet pea bush or milkwort, is a loose, leggy, fast-growing, rounded to spreading, bushy evergreen shrub which typically grows to 3-5' tall and as wide. It is reportedly a hybrid between two South African species.

humidity

humidity

Normal

lighting

lighting

Full Sun

hardiness zone

hardiness zone

9 - 11

difficulty

difficulty

Medium

How to Care for the Plant

  • Water

    Water

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    For this reason, it's a good idea to add a thick mulch around the base of the plant once it has established. This will help it to retain moisture, even when it only receives infrequent watering. Mulching will also help protect your Sweet Pea Shrub as the winter temperatures arrive.

  • Pruning

    Pruning

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    Because this shrub can become rather leggy, pruning in early spring will help to ensure it keeps a compact and tidy shape. It will prevent too much bare trunk and sparsely blooming lower stems from developing and encourage abundant flowering.

  • Fertilizer

    Fertilizer

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    Using a slow-release fertilizer in the spring can encourage strong blooming.

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  • Popularity

    Popularity

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    13 people already have this plant 2 people have added this plant to their wishlists

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