{"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","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/little-polly-sweet-pea-shrub-polygala-x-dalmaisiana-little-polly","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}