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Evergreen
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Will grow outside in milder locationsThis 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.
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Full sunProvide shelter from cold winds.
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Additional FeaturesGood to knowShrub with attractive leaves. Suitable for a mild coastal garden.Pests & DiseasesRed spider if in greenhousePlace of originSouthern Africa.Resistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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HardinessFrost hardy (down to -5)
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Soil ConditionsFertile well drained soil
Melianthus - Growing Guide
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MELIANTHUS major
Honey bush
handsome architectural evergreen for the herbaceous border in milder climates. Bluish green pinnate leaves and crimson tubular flowers
Useful extras...

Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
3 options from £6.00

Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
2 options from £6.00

Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants.
Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
Only £7.50