MELIANTHUS major
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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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Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Architectural interest
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Pests & Diseases
Red spider mite under glass -
Place of origin
South Africa -
Resistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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EvergreenSpreading leaves 30-50cm (12-20in) long have 9-17 closely set, ovate leaflets.
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Red
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RacemesSpike-like racemes 30-80cm (12-32in) long
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BorderSuitable for a warm, sheltered border
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Patio / pot plants
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Sub-tropical / mediterranean
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Frost hardy (down to -5)
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Blue
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Pinnate
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Incised
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Ovate
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Height
2-3m (6½-10ft) -
Spread
1-3m (3-10ft)
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Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in heightErect to spreading shrub with robust, hollow stems mostly near ground level. Flowers, 2.5cm (1in) long.
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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.
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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.
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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) -
Scented foliage
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Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Spring Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Fertile well drained soil
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Full sun
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Mature Size2-3m (6½-10ft)
1-3m (3-10ft)
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