Melianthus 'Antonow's Blue'Melianthus 'Antonow's Blue'

Melianthus ‘Antonow’s Blue’

Dramatic, tropical foliage is the hallmark of this beauty. Possessing unusual, large, blue-green foliage with a very peanut butter scent when touched. Use in containers or, in temperate climates as a background shrub. Cut to the ground after winter to keep this looking sharp.

USDA Hardiness Zone(s): 4-9
Size (HT/W/FL HT): 36″ / 36″ / 48″
Exposure: Full Sun, Part Shade
Bloom Time(s): June, July, August

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Common Name Honey Flower
Family Francoaceae
Genus Melianthus
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How Different? Powdery blue foliage and is more cold hardy (zone 7) than most.
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Persistence Deciduous
Size (HT/W/FL HT) 36" / 36" / 48"
Soil (Garden) Rich, well drained.
Water (Garden) Average
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Comments Its serrated, powder blue foliage grows well into winter, with new growth opening like an accordion and smelling like peanut butter.
Water (Greenhouse) Dry slightly between waterings.
EC 1.0 – 1.5
pH 6.5 – 7.0
Fertility Needs 150 – 200 ppm
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Finish Time to 4″ 6 – 8 weeks
Finish Time to Gallon 8 – 10 weeks
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