Overview
Polygala calcarea Bulley's form is a trailing, bushy, dwarf, mat-forming shrubs in the genus Polygala, part of the Polygalaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Polygala calcarea Bulley's form grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include cottage and informal garden, rock garden, wildlife gardens and banks and slopes.
About
Polygala calcarea Bulley's form is a dwarf, mat-forming shrub cultivar within the Polygala genus, known for its trailing and bushy habit. This evergreen plant thrives in well-drained chalk, loam, or sand soils with a range of pH levels from acid to alkaline. It is hardy to UK zone H5 and suits full sun to partial shade, making it ideal for east, south, or west-facing aspects. Often used in cottage and informal gardens, rock gardens, and wildlife areas, it provides interest during the winter season.
About the genus
Polygala is a large genus of flowering plants belonging to the family Polygalaceae. They are commonly known as milkworts or snakeroots. The genus is distributed widely throughout much of the world in temperate zones and the tropics.
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Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Polygala
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Chalk, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- East-facing, South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H5
Plant details
Polygala calcarea Bulley's form size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Shrubs
- Habit
- Trailing, Bushy, Dwarf, Mat-forming
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Suggested uses
- Cottage and informal garden, Rock garden, Wildlife gardens, Banks and slopes
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Polygala calcarea Bulley's form
- Propagation
- Seed, Division
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Polygala calcarea Bulley's form?
Polygala calcarea Bulley's form prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Polygala calcarea Bulley's form need?
Polygala calcarea Bulley's form is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Polygala calcarea Bulley's form hardy in the UK?
Polygala calcarea Bulley's form has an RHS hardiness rating of H5, meaning it is hardy in most of the UK, tolerating -15 to -10°C.
How do I propagate Polygala calcarea Bulley's form?
Seed, Division.
