
Petite Butterfly
Polygala fruticosa
SPECIES: No
INDIGENOUS: Yes
FLOWER/FOLIAGE COLOUR: Pink
FLOWERING TIME: Year round
SPECIAL FEATURES: Feeds Honeybees
SIZE: 100cm (height) x 100cm (width)
HEIGHT RANGE: 0.5m - 1m
September Bush’ A tall fast growing shrub with masses of magenta-pink flowers throughout the year peaking in September. Excellent fast-growing screen or windbreak. Ideal for low maintenance, low water use gardens.
Container Gardening, Borders/Low Hedges
Light Frost tolerance once established, Coastal Conditions
Sandy / Rocky Soil
Best grown in full sun and in free-draining soils. Water well to establish 1-2 years. Mulch to conserve soil moisture. Pick all flowers to maintain shape. In pots, water daily.