Polygala myrtifolia is a fast-growing ornamental plant with prolonged flowering. Polygala is an evergreen shrub with a dense, spherical crown and its height reaches 2 meters.
Leaves
The leaves are simple, elliptical, green in color and grow alternately on the stem of the plant.
Flowers
Its flowers are numerous, have a pink-purple color with white spots and grow in small groups at the ends of the shoots. Flowering begins in early spring and continues until the end of autumn, while it can maintain flowers during the winter.
Terrain
It grows satisfactorily in all types of soil, without particular problems. A necessary condition is that the soil has good drainage. It prefers sandy soils, rich in nutrients.
Position
Prefers moderately shaded or sunny positions.
Watering
It has moderate water requirements, except in the summer months when you can increase its watering. In winter we water about every 10 days. In summer 3 to 4 times a week. In spring and autumn 1 to 2 times a week.
Lubrication
Fertilize your plants regularly using a water-soluble fertilizer for flowering plants or a granular fertilizer. Slow-release granular fertilizer is added to the soil during planting, following the dosing recommendations stated on the package.
Plants grown in pots and planters may need more frequent fertilization to look better. Apply the fertilizer during the spring and summer period (once a month). You can use either the granular fertilizer by spreading it on the ground between the plants and then watering well or by dissolving the water-soluble fertilizer in the watering can.
Durability
Be careful with strong winds and low temperatures. Suitable for planting in areas with heavy air pollution. It withstands coastal areas.
Pruning
It is necessary to removal of dried and diseased shoots in early spring. Apply light shaping pruning to maintain its shape.
Diseases and enemies
It is quite a hardy plant and is not easily infected by diseases and insects. In rare cases it is infested by aphids and aphids.
It is suitable for
- for planting flower beds,
- in clusters or in rows on lawns,
- for planting pots and planters,
- in rock gardens and
- creates beautiful borders.
Flowerpot 17 cm- 2 L
