Är melianthus major hardy

very hardy. Downside: Leaves have an unpleasant smell when bruised (hence the common name, ‘touch-me-not’). Care: Melianthus is very easy to grow. It prefers a warm, sunny position with good drainage. If the plant is looking untidy it can be cut down to encourage new growth. 1 2 Water wise & heat hardy. So plant Melianthus major in either Sun to Shade – it really will not mind. And bless it – it also copes with dry shade well, and can handle frosts too. So it is ideal for all gardeners with poor soils, drier spots and limited water. And it is rarely if ever troubled by pests and diseases. 3 4 Clay / Heavy / Moist / Well Drained / Light / Sandy. Formerly grown as a greenhouse and conservatory foliage plant, Melianthus major can be grown outside in mild regions. It has spectacular, grey-green leaves with deeply serrated edges, and occasionally tubular, red-brown flowers in summer. 5 Honey bush. Common Name: Honey bush. Genus: Melianthus. Species: major. Skill Level: Experienced. Exposure: Full sun. Hardiness: Tender. Soil type: Well-drained/light, Dry, Moist, Sandy. 6 Bold-looking, award-winning Melianthus major (Honey Bush) is a fast-growing evergreen open shrub of sprawling habit with attractive, deeply incised leaves, 18 in. long (45 cm), composed of jagged-edged leaflets that are a terrific blue-green color. Soft to the feel, the foliage emits a strong salty peanut butter-like smell when bruised. 7 8 Named for its unique frond shape that resembles a maiden braided tresses, this fragile-looking, but fully hardy fern adds textural interest and bright color to. 9 Hitta stockbilder i HD på Melianthus major och miljontals andra royaltyfria stockbilder, illustrationer och vektorer i Shutterstocks samling. 10