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Pests & Diseases - red spider if in greenhouse
Place of Origin - South Africa

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MELIANTHUS major

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

Burncoose Catalogue Code

Evergreen

Medium Shrub - Typically grow to around 4-6 feet in height

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 conservatory 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

Full Sun - provide shelter from cold winds

Soil Conditions

fertile well drained soil

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Pot size: 2.5 or 3 Litre

£12.50 each

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