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MELIANTHUS major

Additional Plant Details

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    Pests & Diseases - red spider if in greenhouse

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    Place of Origin - South Africa

Delivery Information

Orders will normally be despatched within 5 - 10 working days from receipt except in the busy Spring season.

Orders can also be collected in person from our Nurseries, or some of our shows - just tell us during the checkout process.

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MELIANTHUS major

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Honey Bush

Handsome architectural evergreen for the herbaceous border in milder climates. Bluish green pinnate leaves and crimson tubular flowers

Hardiness Rating

Frost tender - This plant may be damaged by temperatures below 5°C (41 °F).
Will grow outside in milder locations - This could include plants which would survive happily in a greenhouse or conversatory if not in a mild location. If you have a sheltered spot in your garden then it may do well here. - loam based compost for glasshouse cultivation - full light

Mature Dimensions
overall height and width of plant once mature

Height - in metres - 2-3m
Spread - in metres - 1-3m

Preferred Location

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Full Sun - provide shelter from cold winds

Soil Conditions

fertile well drained soil

Flowers In

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Buy MELIANTHUS major

Pot size: 2.5 or 3 Litre

£12.50 each

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