tufted honey flower

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M. comosus is a sparsely branched, medium-sized, evergreen sub-shrub with hollow stems and boldly toothed leaves comprised of 5 or 7 leaflets. In spring, short sprays of light red to orange flowers 1.5cm long are produced beneath the leaves

Scientific classification

Species: tufted honey flower (Melianthus comosus)
Genus: Melianthus
Family: Francoaceae

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Toxicity: Herbaceous Perennial · Shrubs
Plant type: 1-1.5 metres
Height: 1-1.5 metres
Spread: Evergreen
Foliage: Bushy
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Season of interest: Full sun
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Distribution of tufted honey flower

Distribution map

Southern Africa

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Culture

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Toxicity

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Quick identification of tufted honey flower

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tufted honey flower care guide

Water sparingly once established, with excellent drainage
Watering: Full sun
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Ideal temperature

Watering

Water sparingly once established, with excellent drainage

Fertilizing

Light low nitrogen feed in spring

Pruning

For colourful stems or large foliage, prune hard to a low framework. Let young plants establish for one to two years first. Prune in late winter or spring, before or as new growth starts.

Propagation

Propagate by basal softwood cuttings in spring or by division in early spring

Growing

Grow in moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun. Shelter from cold, drying winds and provide a dry mulch in winter to protect from excessive winter wet. Alternatively, grow in a container and keep outside over the summer and bring under glass in late autumn

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