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Melianthus ‘Antonow’s Blue’ – Blue Honey Bush – Exotic Evergreen Shrub – Architectural Foliage Plant – Tropical Look Garden Plant
Sale price
$60.00
Regular price
$116.00
Make a bold statement in your garden with Melianthus ‘Antonow’s Blue’ (African Honey Bush)—a striking shrub known for its large, serrated blue-gray foliage and dramatic architectural form. Perfect for adding a tropical look to landscapes, this fast-growing plant brings texture and contrast to any space.
🌟 Why You’ll Love It:
- ✔️ Unique blue-gray foliage with dramatic texture
- ✔️ Creates a bold architectural focal point
- ✔️ Fast-growing and eye-catching
- ✔️ Adds a tropical/exotic look to gardens
- ✔️ Fragrant nectar-rich flowers (in warm climates)
📦 What You’ll Receive
- Quantity: 1 live plant
- Healthy, rooted plant
- Size may vary depending on season
- Carefully packaged for safe delivery
🌿 Plant Details
- Botanical name: Melianthus major ‘Antonow’s Blue’
- Common name: African Honey Bush
- Type: Evergreen shrub (semi-evergreen in cooler climates)
- Height: 6–10 feet
- Spread: 4–8 feet
- Foliage: Blue-gray, deeply serrated leaves
🌱 Care Instructions
- Light: Full sun to partial shade
- Water: Moderate; drought-tolerant once established
- Soil: Well-draining soil
- Maintenance: Cut back to shape or control size
❄️ Hardiness
- USDA Zones: 8–11
- May die back in colder climates and regrow from roots
- Protect from frost in cooler regions