{"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 sold out, 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":167.95,"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","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/sweet-pea-shrub-polygala-x-dalmaisiana","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}