Polygala x dalmaisiana

Common Name: Sweet Pea Shrub

Description:
Polygala x dalmaisiana, commonly known as the Sweet Pea Shrub, is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that produces vibrant purple and mauve flowers almost year-round. Its pea-like blossoms are adorned with a fringed crest, resembling tiny butterflies, and are highly attractive to bees and pollinators. The plant features slender, green stems with small, lance-shaped leaves, creating a soft, dense appearance. It thrives in well-draining soil and prefers a sunny to part-shade position, making it ideal for Melbourne’s climate. Drought-tolerant once established, it benefits from occasional pruning to maintain a compact shape and encourage prolific flowering. It is well-suited for garden beds, low hedging, and container planting, offering continuous colour and charm to any landscape.

Form:

• Shrub - Small

Mature Size:

• Height: 1.5m
• Width: 1.5m

Aspect:

• Full Sun
• Part Shade

Flowering:

• Flowers all year round

Flower Colour:

• Purple
• Mauve

Key Attributes:

• Suitable for Pots
• Bee Attracting
• Bird Attracting
• Perennial
• Suitable for Hedging
• Drought Tolerant

Toxicity:

• Not known to be toxic to humans or animals

Companion Plants:

• Lavandula (Lavender)
• Salvia species
• Westringia (Native Rosemary)
• Leptospermum (Tea Tree)
• Grevillea varieties