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product_id: 114041755
title: "Melianthus major/Honey Bush/Evergreen Shrub/Seeds"
brand: "plantgenesis"
price: "FREE"
currency: EUR
in_stock: false
reviews_count: 4
url: https://www.desertcart.hr/products/114041755-melianthus-major-honey-bush-evergreen-shrub-seeds
store_origin: HR
region: Croatia
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# Melianthus major/Honey Bush/Evergreen Shrub/Seeds

**Brand:** plantgenesis
**Price:** FREE
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Melianthus major/Honey Bush/Evergreen Shrub/Seeds by plantgenesis
- **How much does it cost?** FREE with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.hr](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/114041755-melianthus-major-honey-bush-evergreen-shrub-seeds)

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- plantgenesis enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted plantgenesis brand quality
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## Description

An unusual and dramatic shrub, with large serrated grey/blue leaves and dark-red flowers. The flowers come out on large spikes that grow out of the base of leaves in spring, typically April/May and sometimes again in the autumn in a hot year. Mature plants can reach 2-3m in height. They give a wonderful tropical feel to a garden. Melianthus likes a sunny well-drained spot in the garden with rich soil and lots of water. The honey bush grows fast and can be cut back in the winter, although is naturally an evergreen plant. It is half hardy, but will survive a light frost in warmer UK gardens, sending up shoots from the base. However it is best to protect with mulch or fleece over winter. Or grow in large pots which can be sheltered from hard frosts. Sow in spring to autumn. Sow in a tray of seed compost, after gently scarifying (chipping) the seeds, keep at 20-25 degrees Celcius and germination takes 3-4 weeks, sometimes up to two months. Sowing instructions and a colour photo are printed on the packet. Please visit our shop for more seeds. Save on postage - just 85p for delivery of one or more packets of seeds in the UK and £1.75 to the rest of the European Union.

## Features

- About this item     Pack of 10 seeds     An exotic looking shrub with large grey/blue leaves and dark red flowers in spring to mid summer     Plants reach a height of 2-3m and are good for borders in warmer gardens or large containers     The Honey Bush is just-hardy and grows best in warmer UK or Mediterranean gardens, or grow in a pot and bring into a conservatory in winter     Sow anytime, normally spring to autumn, keep at a warm 20-25 degrees Celcius and germination takes 3-4 weeks, sometimes up to two months - germination is erratic, so sow more than you need

## Images

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## Customer Reviews

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    Very low germination
  

*by S***. on Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 16 February 2020*

First batch gave me no germination, seller was honest enough to send me another, from which I obtained 4 seedlings. A few years ago I was given seeds with 98% of germination. Sadly, these are not reliable maybe because only non-viable are given to seller.

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    A major success
  

*by G***E on Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 26 April 2019*

I planted seeds in February 2018 I placed them in different areas around garden, this one grew the best placed in a sheltered south easterly facing position. Hope this helps

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    good seeds
  

*by L***H on Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 2 April 2019*

cannot wait to plant them

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*Product available on Desertcart Croatia*
*Store origin: HR*
*Last updated: 2026-02-21*