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Intermediate
skill rating |
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2.5m
max. spread |
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2.5m
max. height |
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5-10 years
to maturity |
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3 hours care
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Melianthus major (Honey flower) will reach a height of 2.5m and a spread of 2.5m after 5-10 years.
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Suggested uses: City, Hedging/Screens, Beds and borders, Wallside and trellises, Architectural, Containers
Cultivation: Plant in moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun. Shelter from cold, drying winds and dry mulch in winter to protect from excessive winter wet. Or plant in a container and keep outside over the summer and bring inside in late autumn.
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Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types) |
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| Soil drainage: |
Well-drained, Moist but well-drained |
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| Soil pH: |
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
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| Light: |
Full Sun |
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| Aspect: |
South |
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| Exposure: |
Sheltered |
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| Hardiness: |
Tender in frost (H3) |
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Question from
Sandy Rawlins
I ahve just bought a melianthus major (honey bush). It sounded just the right architectural plant for a large sun-blessed space at the bottom of my long garden.
I have read somewhere that its foliage is 'toxic' and am worried as I am a cat lover and don't want my feline friends to come to any harm.
Any advice would be welcome.
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- Replies: 4
- Posted: Tue. 2nd February 2010 20:14
- Last reply: Fri. 5th February 2010 14:54
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