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MELIANTHUS major
Commonly known as Honey bush
Handsome architectural evergreen for the herbaceous border in milder climates. Bluish green pinnate leaves and crimson tubular flowers
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Evergreen - spreading, pinnate leaves 30-50cm (12-20in) long have 9-17 closely set, oval leaflets.
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Height - 2-3m (6½-10ft) -
Spread - 1-3m (3-10ft)
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Medium shrub - Typically grow to around 4-6 feet in height - erect to spreading shrub with robust, hollow stems mostly near ground level. Flowers, 2.5cm (1in) long, are produced in spike-like racemes 30-80cm (12-32in) long.
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Half hardy - unheated greenhouse / mild winter - Hardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK except in severe winters and a risk from sudden (early) frosts. May be hardy elsewhere with wall shelter or good micro-climate. Likely to be damaged or killed in cold winters. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -5°C (23°F) -
Full sun - provide shelter from cold winds. -
Additional Features - Architectural interest -
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Pests & Diseases - red spider mite under glass -
Place of origin - South Africa -
Resistant to honey fungus - These plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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Garden Location/Conditions - Patio / pot plants -
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Sub-tropical / mediterranean
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Hardiness - Frost hardy (down to -5) -
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Leaf Colour (if not green) - Blue -
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Scented Plants - Scented foliage -
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Seasonal Interest - Autumn -
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Soil Conditions - Fertile well drained soil -
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Melianthus - Growing Guide
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