Honey Bush
Spectacular, grey-green to steely blue-grey leaves up to 50cm (20in) long and spikes of brownish-crimson to deep brick-red flowers. This architectural shrub is an ideal specimen plant for a sunny, exotic-style garden in warmer areas of the country. To minimise the risk of frost-damage it's important to provide a dry, winter mulch.Position: full sunSoil: moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soilRate of growth: average to fast-growing Flowering period: May to July Flower colour: brownish-crimson to deep brick red flowers (on mature plants)Hardiness: half hardyGarden care: Water frequently and apply a balanced, liquid fertiliser each month during the growing season. Protect specimens grown outdoors with a dry winter mulch of straw or bracken. In early spring cut back the stems to within two or three buds from the baseGoes well with: Fargesia nitida, Musa bajoo, Nicotiana sylvestris, Trachelospermum jasminoides, Trachycarpus fortunei, Lobelia 'Queen Victoria' |
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