 Melianthus |
 Major |
| Common
Names: Honey Bush, Honeybush |
| Growth
Rate: Average to Fast |
| Height:
3m |
| Spread:
2m |
| Position:
Full sun to light shade |
| Hardiness:
Half Hardy. It needs a minimum winter temperature
of 4-7C (40-45F). Can be protected in winter by a
thick layer of mulch. |
| Flowering
period: May
to July (only on mature plants). |
| Soil:
Moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil. |
| Origin:
South Africa |
| Hazards:
Poisonous if ingested. |
| Garden
care: Water
frequently and apply a balanced, liquid fertiliser
each month during the growing season. Protect
specimens grown outdoors with a dry winter mulch
of straw or bracken. In early spring cut back the
stems to within two or three buds from the base. |
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