Narrative Description:
Silvery-glaucous, deeply-toothed leaves with tubular crimson flowers in summer.
Ideal Conditions:
Prefers full sun, or partial shade with free-draining, but moist soil or compost.
Possible Situation:
This dramatic architectural shrub makes a stunning specimen for a sunny, perennial border or exotic-style garden in warmer areas of the country
Accreditations /
Awards:
Resilience:
Half-hardy
Habit:
Upright
Height x Spread / Trail:
250 x 150 cm
Features:
Typical Season:
Summer
Flower Colour:
Red
Foliage Colour:
green
Flowering Time:
May - July
Planting Recommendations:
Bed/Border
Prefers:
Full Sun
Part Sun
Temperature Tolerance:
Can survive winter in very well protected situations, especially if sheltered from hard frosts.
Plant Care:
Protect with dry mulch during the winter and cut back the stems in the spring.
Family:
MELIANTHACEAE
Genus:
Melianthus
Species:
major
Category:
Hardy Perennials
Recommended Pot Sizes:
3Ltr+
Pot Spacing:
Leave enough room so that foliage does not overlap within crop time.
Typical time required from pot to sale:
45 weeks over Winter
22 weeks in Spring / Summer
Based on producing a finished pot size of 1L for plug products and 2L for liner products. (*)
Growing Media / Irrigation / Water Capacity:
Free draining - keep evenly moist
Feeding / Fertilser
(during crop time):
NPK balanced feeding
Feeding Frequency:
Requires normal/regular feeding (Standard EC)
Recommended pH:
4.5 to 5.0
Growth Regulation PGR:
Due to the current approval situation, please contact your PGR provider
Temperature During Production:
Cool crop 4 - 12°C
Temperature During Transport:
12-16°C
Available for Delivery:
February - August
Recommended Sales Window:
February - November
Forecast Availability:
Sold Out Until Further Notice
Please note: this forecasted availability is a guide only. Quantities can be increased or produced earlier on request.
Common Pests:
Common Diseases:
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Additional Notes (*):
All information provided is based on producing a default finished pot size of 1L for our plug products, and 2L for 7cm and 9cm liner products. For alternative pot sizes please adjust cultural notes accordingly.
Finishing times - Based on average estimated climatic and environmental conditions, and are for guidance purposes only.
Temperature – These conditions assume a protected ornamental growing environment. Recommended growing is generally above 5°C.
Feeding – Does not specify controlled release or liquid fertiliser application. This choice will depend on your conditions, requirements and preferences – please contact your fertiliser consultant for suitable products to meet your requirements.
Growing media and pH – Is shown for guidance purposes only - please contact your growing media consultant for suitable growing media to meet your requirements.
Disclaimer
This information is for guidance purposes only and is based upon our own growing environment and experience during trials. It is wise to use your own knowledge about your growing conditions and local environment in order to make informed cultural decisions.
