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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

Further Reading....

Melianthus - Growing Guide

Seeds £6.00 per packet

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Collect only available from our nursery nr Redruth in Cornwall

Ready in 3 - 5 days

Normally 3 - 5 days

Per Packet

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Available late spring to early summer 2021 - These plants will be available again sometime in late spring/early summer depending on growing conditions.

£16.00 each

Available late spring to early summer 2021

2 to 3 Litre

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Evergreen - spreading, pinnate leaves 30-50cm (12-20in) long have 9-17 closely set, oval leaflets.
Red
Height - 2-3m (6½-10ft)
Spread - 1-3m (3-10ft)
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.
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 -
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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Flower Shape - Racemes - - spike-like racemes 30-80cm (12-32in) long
Garden Location/Conditions - Patio / pot plants -
Sub-tropical / mediterranean
Hardiness - Frost hardy (down to -5) -
Leaf Colour (if not green) - Blue -
Pruning group - Pruning group 4
Suitable for: Deciduous trees and shrubs that flower on current year's growth or are grown for winter stem effect.
Pruning: Hard prune to a low permanent framework.
When: Annually in early Spring.

RHS group 5, 6 & 7
Pruning group 5 - Suitable for: Evergreen shrubs that require minimal pruning.
Action: Trim or lightly cut back shoots that spoil symmetry. Deadhead regularly.
When: Annually after flowering.

RHS group 8
Scented Plants - Scented foliage -
Seasonal Interest - Autumn -
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Summer
Soil Conditions - Fertile well drained soil -