September Bush

September Bush

September Bush (Polygala myrtifolia) is a hardy, fast-growing indigenous evergreen shrub valued for its attractive foliage and masses of pink to mauve or purple flowers. Flowering occurs on and off throughout the year, with a strong flush in spring, making it a reliable source of colour in the garden.

This versatile shrub forms a dense, rounded habit and works well as an informal hedge, screen, or feature plant. It is well suited to residential gardens and larger landscaping projects and attracts bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects.

September Bush thrives in full sun to semi-shade and adapts to a wide range of soil types provided they are well drained. Once established, it is reasonably drought tolerant and low maintenance, making it a popular choice for Pretoria and Johannesburg gardens.

Plant Details

• Scientific Name: Polygala myrtifolia

• Common Name: September Bush

• Origin: Indigenous to South Africa

• Flower Colour: Pink, mauve to purple

• Flowering Time: Spring, with flowers appearing intermittently throughout the year

• Height: ±2 m (may grow larger in ideal conditions)

• Spread: ±2 m

• Growth Habit: Evergreen, perennial shrub

Care & Planting Tips

• Planting Position: Full sun to semi-shade

• Water Requirements: Medium; water regularly for best growth, especially during establishment

• Soil: Well-drained soil

• Hardiness: Hardy

• Uses: Screening, hedging, specimen planting, wildlife-friendly gardens

Available Sizes

• 10L

Disclaimer: Photo shows typical appearance of our plants. Growth, size, and flower color may vary with season and growing conditions