{"title":"Sweet Pea Shrubs (Polygala)","description":"\u003cp\u003eSweet pea shrubs are evergreen shrubs from the genus Polygala, grown for their purple, pea shaped flowers that appear over a very long season. They are tough, quick to establish and tolerant of coastal conditions, which has made them a staple of low care gardens. The garden forms range from dwarf mounds to shrubs of a metre or more. Choose by mature size, and select the compact garden selections over the wild species.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to choose a sweet pea shrub\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"\/products\/sweet-pea-shrub-polygala-x-dalmaisiana\"\u003eSweet Pea Shrub\u003c\/a\u003e, Polygala x dalmaisiana, is the classic garden hybrid: a rounded shrub of a metre or more with grey green leaves and purple flowers through most of the year. The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/little-polly-sweet-pea-shrub-polygala-x-dalmaisiana-little-polly\"\u003eLittle Polly Sweet Pea Shrub\u003c\/a\u003e is a selection of the same hybrid for gardens that want a neater plant. The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/dwarf-sweet-pea-shrub-polygala-myrtifolia-little-bibi\"\u003eDwarf Sweet Pea Shrub\u003c\/a\u003e is a dwarf form that suits low borders, edging and pots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"\/products\/fairy-lights-sweet-pea-shrub-polygala-chamaebuxus-var-grandiflora-fairy-lights\"\u003eFairy Lights Sweet Pea Shrub\u003c\/a\u003e belongs to a different species, Polygala chamaebuxus, a low spreading evergreen from the mountains of Europe with two toned flowers of purple pink and yellow. It is a small plant for cool climates, rockeries and containers, not a substitute for the larger shrubs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA note on weeds: the species Polygala myrtifolia is an environmental weed in parts of southern Australia, particularly in coastal bushland. Compact garden selections are the ones to plant, and any polygala should be kept out of bushland. Do not dump prunings or old plants in reserves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere sweet pea shrubs grow\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe shrubby polygalas suit temperate, Mediterranean and subtropical climates. They want full sun or light shade and soil that drains freely, and they do well in sandy soil. They tolerate wind and salt air, cope with dry periods once established and take light frost. Heavy, wet soil shortens their life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThey are useful as low informal hedges, fillers in mixed borders and tub plants on sunny terraces. For more ideas see our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-coastal-areas\"\u003eplants for coastal areas\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/low-maintenance-shrubs\"\u003elow maintenance shrubs\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/evergreen-shrubs\"\u003eevergreen shrubs\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanting and spacing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlant in a sunny position. Improve sandy soil with a little compost, and raise the bed if the soil is heavy. Set the plant at the same depth as it sat in the pot and water in well. Space dwarf forms 50 to 60 centimetres apart for a continuous low border, and allow about a metre between the larger shrubs. Fairy Lights spreads slowly, so plant it 30 to 40 centimetres apart in a rockery or as an edging. Mulch after planting, keeping it clear of the stems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCare basics\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWater regularly for the first summer, then only during long dry spells. Feed lightly in spring with a slow release fertiliser. The main job is pruning: trim all over after each main flush of flowers, taking off the tips, to keep the shrub dense and well covered with leaves to the base. Regular light trimming is better than one hard cut, as old bare wood can be slow to reshoot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSweet pea shrubs are quick growers and not especially long lived. Expect several good years, more with regular trimming and good drainage, then replace plants that become woody and open.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs sweet pea shrub a weed?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wild species Polygala myrtifolia is an environmental weed in parts of southern Australia. Plant compact garden selections and keep any polygala out of bushland.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen do sweet pea shrubs flower?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe shrubby garden forms flower for much of the year in mild climates, with the heaviest display in spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDo sweet pea shrubs grow near the coast?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. They tolerate salt air, wind and sandy soil, which makes them a common choice for seaside gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I keep a sweet pea shrub compact?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTip prune lightly after each flush of flowers. Frequent light trims keep the plant dense without cutting into old wood.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"dwarf-sweet-pea-shrub-polygala-myrtifolia-little-bibi","title":"Dwarf Sweet Pea Shrub - Polygala myrtifolia 'Little Bibi'","description":"\u003cp\u003eDwarf Sweet Pea Shrub (\u003cem\u003ePolygala myrtifolia\u003c\/em\u003e 'Little Bibi') packs the famous flower power of the sweet pea shrub into a neat ball about 1m tall and wide. The purple pea flowers keep coming almost year round in mild climates, held over dense green foliage that shapes itself with barely any help. For fast, reliable colour along a border, a driveway or a coastal fence, very little beats it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers most of the year.\u003c\/strong\u003e In frost free and mild gardens there is rarely a month without purple bloom, with the heaviest flushes in spring and autumn.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompact and self shaping.\u003c\/strong\u003e At about 1m by 1m it fills its space and stops, so it works in places a full size polygala would swamp.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuick to perform.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is fast growing and flowers young, giving you a furnished, blooming border within its first year or two.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt for tough spots.\u003c\/strong\u003e Drought tolerant once established, comfortable in heat, and salt tolerant enough for coastal gardens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA magnet for pollinators.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bees and butterflies work the flowers through every flush.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBorders and low hedges.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 60cm apart for a continuous low flowering hedge along a path, driveway or garden bed edge. It closes ranks quickly and stays in scale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMass planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Blocked out at the same 60cm spacing it makes a low maintenance carpet of colour for banks and broad beds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and coastal gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e It suits containers on sunny patios, and its salt tolerance makes it a dependable choice within reach of sea wind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Dwarf Sweet Pea Shrub in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun brings the most flower; light afternoon shade is tolerated. It thrives in subtropical, warm temperate and Mediterranean climates and does well in milder cool temperate gardens. It handles light frost only, so in cold inland districts give it a warm sheltered wall or grow it in a pot you can move.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining soil of almost any type. It resents wet feet, so raise the bed slightly on heavy clay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water regularly through the first summer, then taper right off; established plants cope on rainfall in most districts. A light feed of complete fertiliser in spring keeps the flushes coming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Trim lightly after each main flush to keep the ball tight and encourage the next round of flowers. No deadheading is needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Little Bibi as tube stock and in 140mm pots, with the 140mm size supplied as a pack of 10 sized for border and hedge runs. Tubes are small young plants that establish rapidly; 140mm plants are already branching and often carrying flower.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeing fast growing, it makes up size quickly once planted, and you can expect a furnished edge by the end of the first warm season. Delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/low-maintenance-shrubs-for-aussie-gardens\"\u003eLow maintenance shrubs for Australian gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/the-perfect-edging-plants-landscape-your-perfect-garden\"\u003eChoosing the perfect edging plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/shrubs\"\u003eBrowse our full shrub range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/the-best-plants-for-coastal-gardeners-top-picks-for-2025\"\u003eThe best plants for coastal gardeners\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant it for a hedge?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpace plants 60cm apart in a single row. At that spacing Little Bibi knits into a continuous low hedge within a couple of seasons while each plant keeps its rounded shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow fast does it grow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFast. It is one of the quicker small shrubs to establish, usually reaching its mature 1m frame inside two to three years and flowering from its first season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it survive frost?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt takes light frost only. Occasional light frosts mark the foliage but plants recover; in districts with regular hard frosts, plant it against a warm wall or keep it in a container under cover through winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it grow well in pots?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Give it a container 300mm wide or better with free draining mix and a sunny spot, and water more often than you would in the ground. Potted plants flower just as generously.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-nnm=\"wa-weed-warning\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWestern Australia: this plant is listed as an environmental weed in WA, where it escapes from gardens into bushland. We do not recommend it for WA gardens. Please choose a local alternative.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":44194432319807,"sku":"POL-MYR-LITBIB-tube","price":14.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140106015039,"sku":"POL-MYR-LITBIB-140MM-P10","price":227.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6) (Backorder)","offer_id":55100281258303,"sku":"POL-MYR-LITBIB-200MM-P6","price":217.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Dwarf-Sweet-Pea-Shrub-Polygala-myrtifolia-Little-Bibi.jpg?v=1741857802"},{"product_id":"fairy-lights-sweet-pea-shrub-polygala-chamaebuxus-var-grandiflora-fairy-lights","title":"Fairy Lights Sweet Pea Shrub - Polygala chamaebuxus var. grandiflora 'Fairy Lights'","description":"\u003cp\u003eFairy Lights Sweet Pea Shrub (\u003cem\u003ePolygala chamaebuxus\u003c\/em\u003e var. \u003cem\u003egrandiflora\u003c\/em\u003e 'Fairy Lights') is a low, ground-hugging alpine, only about 10cm high and 15cm wide. In spring and summer it is covered in vibrant purple and yellow pea-shaped flowers. Its neat leaves, tiny footprint and very low demands make it ideal for rockeries and pots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo-tone flowers.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright purple and yellow pea flowers cover the plant through spring and summer, and look far bigger than the plant itself.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTiny and tidy.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 10cm by 15cm it tucks into rockery crevices, troughs and small pots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFully frost hardy.\u003c\/strong\u003e As an alpine it takes cold without protection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlmost no care.\u003c\/strong\u003e Once established it is drought tolerant and needs only a trim and a few feeds a year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVersatile.\u003c\/strong\u003e Use it in rockeries, containers, hanging baskets or as a small scale mass planting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRockeries.\u003c\/strong\u003e Tuck plants between stones in a sunny spot where water drains away quickly. The low, mounded habit softens the edges of rock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots, troughs and baskets.\u003c\/strong\u003e A shallow container of free draining mix on a patio shows off the flowers at close range. It is small enough to share a pot with other alpines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMass planting in small spaces.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 15cm apart for a dense low carpet of leaf and colour along a path edge or in a gravel garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Fairy Lights Sweet Pea Shrub in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun, with tolerance of a small amount of shade. Once established it takes both frost and dry spells in its stride. As an alpine it does best where summers are mild, so it suits cool temperate, warm temperate and Mediterranean gardens. In hot, humid districts give it the best drained spot with morning sun, or grow it in a pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining soil rich in organic matter. It grows in almost any fertile soil, provided that water never sits around the roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mulch and water well while it establishes. Apply a controlled release fertiliser in spring, summer and autumn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Trim at the beginning of spring to promote compact growth and flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Fairy Lights Sweet Pea Shrub as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly. This is a naturally small plant, so expect a petite tube with fine leaves rather than a bushy shrub. Plant it out or pot it up soon after delivery, and water it in well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rockery-plants\"\u003eRockery plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/frost-hardy-plants\"\u003eFrost hardy plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-pots\"\u003eMore plants for pots\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/border-brilliance-low-growing-plant-ideas\"\u003eLow growing plant ideas for garden borders\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big will it get?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout 10cm high and 15cm wide, so it stays small. Plant it where it will not be shaded or swamped by larger neighbours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it cope with frost?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. It is an alpine and fully frost hardy. It is also drought tolerant once established, though it appreciates a regular drink while it settles in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it suit hot, humid gardens?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is happiest where summers are mild. In hot, humid climates grow it in a pot or a raised rockery with very sharp drainage and morning sun.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":67789623820607,"sku":"POL-CHA-FAIRYL-tube","price":16.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/fairy-lights-sweet-pea-shrub-polygala-chamaebuxus-var-grandiflora-fairy-lights.jpg?v=1792191423"},{"product_id":"little-polly-sweet-pea-shrub-polygala-x-dalmaisiana-little-polly","title":"Little Polly Sweet Pea Shrub - Polygala x dalmaisiana 'Little Polly'","description":"\u003cp\u003eLittle Polly Sweet Pea Shrub (\u003cem\u003ePolygala x dalmaisiana\u003c\/em\u003e 'Little Polly') is a neat, rounded evergreen that grows to about 1m high and 1m wide. Sweet pea shaped purple flowers cover it through spring and summer against soft grey-green foliage, so a small shrub delivers months of colour. Use it in beds, borders and pots, or clip it into a low flowering hedge in any frost free garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMonths of purple flowers.\u003c\/strong\u003e The pea shaped blooms open right through spring and summer, so the colour lasts for months rather than weeks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA tidy, rounded mound.\u003c\/strong\u003e The habit is naturally compact at about 1m by 1m, so it looks neat with very little shaping.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoft grey-green foliage.\u003c\/strong\u003e The leaves stay calm and fresh between flushes of flower and set off brighter plants beside it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMany uses in one plant.\u003c\/strong\u003e It suits beds, borders, containers and low hedging, so one plant choice covers several spots in the garden.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eForgiving about position.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun gives the most flower, but it tolerates some shade with fewer blooms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLow flowering hedges.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 70cm apart in a single row. At that spacing the mounds meet within a couple of seasons and clip into a flowering hedge about 1m high, or lower if you prefer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBorders and beds.\u003c\/strong\u003e Repeat it every metre or so along a path, or tuck it in front of taller shrubs, where the rounded shape and purple flowers lift the front of the bed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and containers.\u003c\/strong\u003e A large pot with quality potting mix suits it well. Container plants run out of nutrients faster than garden plants, so keep the controlled release feeding going.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Little Polly Sweet Pea Shrub in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun suits it best, and it will tolerate some shade, though flowering may be reduced. It is a plant for frost free gardens, so it belongs in subtropical, warm temperate and Mediterranean climates. Where frost is a risk, grow it in a pot and move it under cover on cold nights.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant in free draining soil rich in organic matter, digging in compost beforehand. On heavy clay, plant on a low mound so water drains away from the roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mulch and water well after planting and through the first summer. Feed with a controlled release fertiliser three times a year to keep the flowers coming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Trim at the beginning of spring to promote compact growth and flowering. A light clip is enough, and it keeps the mound tight and full.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Little Polly Sweet Pea Shrub as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly, in 140mm pots in packs of 10 and in 200mm pots in packs of 6. Tubes are the economical way to plant a hedge of any length, while the potted packs arrive with more branching and give a border or hedge line a head start. Expect a young, leafy plant that has yet to reach its full display, and allow a season for it to settle and fill out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/best-hedging-plants\"\u003eCompare more hedging plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/low-hedge-plants-under-1-metre-australia\"\u003eLow hedge plants under one metre for front gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/flowering-plants\"\u003eMore flowering plants for colour\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-pots\"\u003ePlants for pots and containers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant it for a low hedge?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant 70cm apart in a single row. The mounds are about 1m wide at maturity, so they meet and merge into a continuous line without crowding each other.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it cope with frost?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is best suited to frost free gardens. In districts with frost, grow it in a pot and move it under cover on cold nights, or choose a hardier shrub for the open garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen and how should I prune it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrim at the beginning of spring. A light clip keeps growth compact and encourages flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":67789628342591,"sku":"POL-DAL-LITTLE-tube","price":15.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":67789628375359,"sku":"POL-DAL-LITTLE-140MM-P10","price":174.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":67789628408127,"sku":"POL-DAL-LITTLE-200MM-P6","price":209.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/little-polly-sweet-pea-shrub-polygala-x-dalmaisiana-little-polly.jpg?v=1792191862"},{"product_id":"sweet-pea-shrub-polygala-x-dalmaisiana","title":"Sweet Pea Shrub - Polygala x dalmaisiana","description":"\u003cp\u003eSweet Pea Shrub (\u003cem\u003ePolygala x dalmaisiana\u003c\/em\u003e) is a rounded evergreen shrub that carries vivid purple, sweet pea shaped flowers through most of the year wherever winters are mild. It grows to about 1.5m high and 1m wide, a size that suits a flowering hedge, a feature plant or a bold mass planting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers most of the year.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright purple flowers keep coming through the warmer months and into winter in mild, frost free climates.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA neat rounded mound.\u003c\/strong\u003e The natural shape holds together with very little help, so it looks tidy even between trims.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHedge or feature.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant it in a row for a colourful hedge, or use a single plant as a punchy accent.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrune to promote flowers.\u003c\/strong\u003e A trim at the start of spring keeps growth compact and flowering heavy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSun lover that copes with a little shade.\u003c\/strong\u003e It prefers full sun but will tolerate a small amount of shade where the garden needs it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering hedge.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 80cm apart in a single row for a hedge of about 1.5m, covered in purple flowers for much of the year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMass planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Set plants 1m apart in drifts for a solid block of colour that holds up across the seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e One or three plants at a gate, a corner or the end of a path give a bold, long lasting display that bees visit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Sweet Pea Shrub in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun, tolerating a little shade. Protect it from frost: it flowers best in mild climates, so subtropical, warm temperate and Mediterranean gardens suit it, and frost can burn the foliage and slow flowering in colder areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining soil rich in organic matter. Dig compost through before planting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mulch and water well, especially while it establishes. Use a controlled release fertiliser three times a year, for example in spring, summer and autumn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Trim at the beginning of spring to promote compact growth and flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Sweet Pea Shrub as tube stock and in 140mm pots in packs of 10. Tube stock is a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly and is the economical choice for a long hedge, while the 140mm pots give you a stronger plant to start with. Plants travel upright, and are best planted out soon after arrival, then mulched and watered in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTube stock comes from our grower and is not always available. When the grower has none, the tube shows as on backorder, and the notify button on this page emails you the day it is back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/best-hedging-plants\"\u003eCompare our best hedging plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/flowering-plants\"\u003eFlowering plants for colour\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/mass-planting-plants\"\u003ePlants for mass planting\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/how-to-create-a-great-hedge-and-keep-it-looking-sharp\"\u003eHow to create a great hedge and keep it looking sharp\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant 80cm apart for a hedge and 1m apart for a mass planting or a drift.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen does it flower?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn mild, frost free climates it flowers for most of the year. Frost slows or stops the flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it spread or become a weed?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt does not spread by runners, but some close relatives have seeded into bushland in southern states. Keep it in garden beds away from bushland boundaries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67790870970687,"sku":"POL-DAL-tube","price":11.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":67790871036223,"sku":"POL-DAL-140MM-P10","price":170.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/sweet-pea-shrub-polygala-x-dalmaisiana.jpg?v=1792210606"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/collections\/sweet-pea-shrub-polygala-x-dalmaisiana.jpg?v=1794667026","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/collections\/sweet-pea-shrubs.oembed","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}