Melianthus major

melero

SC00223

Very fast growing perennial shrub up to 3 m tall and 3 m wide. Alternate, compound leaves, up to 30 cm long, with large oblong leaflets, with deeply serrated margins, slightly silvery greenish blue color and silky texture. It produces large, erect, floriferous spikes, grouped in terminal clusters, of a bronze crimson color. The flowers produce a nectar that attracts insects. The fruits are green pods containing shiny black seeds.

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Price per gram

(VAT not included)

7,00 - 9,00

Out of stock

Technical Information

Planting Information

Direct seeding

Average Height
300 cm
Properties

Additional information

Leaf Lifespan

Evergreen

Flower Color

Red

Leaf Color

Green

Flowering Season

Early Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Late Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Late Fall

Sowing Season

Early Autumn, Late Autumn, Early Winter, Late Winter

Group

Shrubs

Habitat

Ruderals

Plant Lifespan

Perennial

Water Requirements

Low

Light Requirements

Full Sun

Origin

Allochthonous Seeds

Soil Type

Indifferent