Sweet Pea Bush 'Petite Butterfly' (Polygala fruticosa)

Features
Compact, rounded shrub with lovely gray-green foliage produces dainty, pea-like flowers all season long. Sized right for small garden spaces or containers. This South African native is ideal for hillsides or coastal conditions.

Uses
Ideal for borders, hedges or as a specimen plant in a container. Beautiful grouped or massed in a shrub border. Looks great in rock gardens. Cut blooming stems for use in flower arrangements.

Category: Nursery
Available Colors: Purple
Bloom Time: Midsummer to autumn
Height Range: 18-24" (46-61cm)
Space Range: 3-8' (0.9-2.4m)
Lowest Temperature: 20° to 30°F (-7° to -1°C)
Plant Light: Sun to Part Shade
Companion Plants: Gooseneck Lysimachia, Shasta Daisy, Japanese Anemone
USDA Zone: 9-10

Plant Feed
Slow release feed in spring.

Watering
Water regularly until established.

Soil
Fertile, sharply drained soil.

Basic Care Summary
Prefers fertile, sharply drained soil. Water regularly until established. Apply a slow-release fertilizer in spring. Prune back early each spring for best display.

Planting Instructions
Plant in spring or early fall to give plants the best start.

Choose a location that will allow roots to spread and branches to grow freely. Space plants far enough from building foundations, walls, and decks so that the growing foliage won't crowd the structure. Consider whether tall trees or shrubs will block windows or interfere with the roof or power lines.

To prepare the planting area dig a hole as deep as the root ball and three times as wide. After removing the soil, mix it with some compost or peat moss. This enriches the soil and loosens the existing dirt so that new roots can spread easily.

To remove the plant from the container, gently brace the base of the plant, tip it sideways and tap the outside of the pot to loosen. Rotate the container and continue to tap, loosening the soil until the plant pulls smoothly from the pot. The container can also be removed by carefully cutting it down the side.

Set the plant in the hole. If the root ball is wrapped in burlap fabric this must now be removed along with any string or wire securing the burlap. If roots are tightly packed gently rake them apart with your fingers.

Return the soil to the planting area packing it firmly around the root ball. Fill the hole until the soil line is just at the base of the plant, where the roots begin to flare out from the main stem.

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