Purple Haze Giant Honey Bush
Melianthus major 'Purple Haze'
An exceptional compact form of the Honey Bush from South Africa, with sensational steely blue foliage with purple highlights, held along tidy stems to two and two and one-half feet tall. Erect burgundy red, nectar-rich bird- attracting flowers appear in late winter to early spring in mild regions. A wonderful container plant in colder regions. Prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Drought tolerant once established.
| Plant type: | Shrub |
| Garden style: | Asian/Zen |
| Cold hardiness zones: | 7 - 10 |
| Light needs: | Full sun |
| Water Needs: | Water regularly; do not overwater. |
| Average landscape size: | Reaches two to three ft. tall and wide. |
| Growth rate: | Moderate |
| Growth habit: | Compact |
| Flower attribute: | Showy Flowers |
| Special features: | Attracts Birds, Deer Resistant, Dwarf Plant |
| Landscape uses: | Container, Mass Planting |
| Flower color: | Red |
| Blooms: | Winter through early spring |
| Foliage color: | Silver-blue |
| Item no.: | 4988 |
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Care Information
Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Prefers well-draining soil rich in organic matter. Remove old stems and feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth in spring.
An exceptional compact form of the Honey Bush from South Africa, with sensational steely blue foliage with purple highlights, held along tidy stems to two and two and one-half feet tall. Erect burgundy red, nectar-rich bird- attracting flowers appear in late winter to early spring in mild regions. A wonderful container plant in colder regions. Prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Drought tolerant once established.
Care Information
Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Prefers well-draining soil rich in organic matter. Remove old stems and feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth in spring.
| Plant type: | Shrub |
| Garden style: | Asian/Zen |
| Cold hardiness zones: | 7 - 10 |
| Light needs: | Full sun |
| Water Needs: | Water regularly; do not overwater. |
| Average landscape size: | Reaches two to three ft. tall and wide. |
| Growth rate: | Moderate |
| Growth habit: | Compact |
| Flower attribute: | Showy Flowers |
| Special features: | Attracts Birds, Deer Resistant, Dwarf Plant |
| Landscape uses: | Container, Mass Planting |
| Flower color: | Red |
| Blooms: | Winter through early spring |
| Foliage color: | Silver-blue |
| Item no.: | 4988 |