Honey Bush. An architectural plant with deeply cut, glaucous blue-grey foliage and brownish crimson to deep brick red flowers. May die down in most winters but shoots again. Max Height 2m to 3m. Max Spread 1m to 3m. Flowers May to July. Full sun. Not hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Melianthus major
An architectural plant with deeply cut, glaucous blue-grey foliage and brownish crimson to deep brick red flowers. May die down in most winters but shoots again.
Additional information
| Generic | Melianthus |
|---|---|
| Species | major |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Honey Bush |
| Flower Colour | crimson, red |
| Soil | Fertile |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 2m, 3m |
| Family | Melianthaceae |
| Spread | 1m, 3m |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Upright, Spreading |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | May, July |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
| Protection | Sheltered site |
| Hardiness | Not hardy |
| Planting | Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser |
| Care | Provide a deep winter mulch |
| Border | Border, Pot, Conservatory plant |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
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