Polygala virgata Purple broom

Indigenous; 2m
Planting position: Full sun. Wind-protected area. Areas without severe frost.
Requires regular watering, especially during dry spells. Well-draining, sandy soil. Spring application of complete fertiliser. Without touching old wood, prune for shape after flowering. Watching out for root rot.
Propagate from autumn cuttings.

An easy grower with elongated stemmed, purple flowers in winter, some times 20cm long. The erect, fleshy stems are covered with small slim leaves.