Melianthus
Honey Bush
Big, bold, blue and architectural pretty much sums up the fantastic posture of this quick growing South African native.
Each $12.50
![<i>Melianthus major</i>](/images/ddog/th_Melianthus-major-203.jpg)
Big, bold, blue and architectural pretty much sums up the fantastic posture of this quick growing South African native. Deeply divided in an exotic feather-like fashion, the glaucous steely blue-green leaflets are sharply toothed, while gracefully curving downward. Erect and thick gray-green stems host the highly textured foliage that can grow up to 18 in. long and makes an enduring addition to arrangements. Elevated above the tropical-style foundation, intriguing one ft. long terminal spikes showcase deep brick-red bracts with green stamens, later followed by ornamental papery seed pods.
Evergreen in warmer climates and choice for a container in colder areas, the Honey Bush grows into a spreading subshrub, sculpting a dramatic specimen if given room to move, average moisture, well drained soil and a heavy winter mulch.
Blooms March–August.
Size: 8' 0" – 10' 0" high x 6' 0" – 8' 0" wide.
Hardy to zone 9.
![<i>Melianthus major</i> ‘Antonow’s Blue’](/images/plants/small/MelianthusAntonow8217sBlue.jpg)
![<i>Melianthus major</i> ‘Antonow’s Blue’](/images/grafs/2007/melianthus-majorS.gif)
Big, bold, blue and architectural pretty much sums up the fantastic posture of this Melianthus selection named after Seattle plantsman Steve Antonow. Deeply divided in an exotic feather-like fashion, the glaucous, nearly iridescent, blue leaflets are prominently toothed, while gracefully curving downward. Erect and thick, gray-green stems infused with rosy-purple hues host the highly textured foliage that can grow up to 18 in. long, making an enduring addition to arrangements. Elevated above the tropical-style foundation, intriguing 1 ft. long terminal spikes showcase deep brick-red bracts with green stamens, later followed by ornamental papery seed pods. Evergreen in warmer climates and choice for a container in colder areas, the Honey Bush grows into a spreading subshrub, sculpting a dramatic, quick growing specimen if given room to move, average moisture, well-drained soil and a heavy winter mulch.
Blooms June–August
Size: 6' 0" high x 6' 0" wide.
Zone 7/8.