Melianthus major seeds
£2.50
1x seed packet containing 10 seeds.
5 in stock
Description
1x seed packet containing 10 seeds of Melianthus major.
Melianthus major is a South African plant, and one of the most remarkable large-leaved foliage plants that can be grown in the UK.
Here in Devon, it has proven itself to be totally hardy for many years. In colder parts of the country it may need some winter protection.
The glaucous green and heavily divided leaves can reach quite a size, and these are topped off by deep red flower spikes which appear anytime from late winter through to early summer. All in all, a fantastic display.
Sow the seeds in a good quality seed compost at 15 – 20 degrees. Germination is likely to take around 6 weeks.
Shipping & Delivery
Plants, bulbs, tubers and seeds can be sent within the UK, with the exception of Northern Ireland.
We cannot send plants, tubers, bulbs or seeds to EU countries due to Brexit. EU orders cannot currently be placed using the shopping cart on this website.
We aim to dispatch all orders within 5 working days (most are within a day or two). However, please be aware that Ben also works as a full-time gardener in addition to running this webshop, and in very busy periods dispatch may be a day or two longer. Any delays will always be communicated.
UK Shipping:
Seeds (sent via Royal Mail): £2.95
Parcels (sent via Royal Mail): £5.95
Courier Parcels: £12.00
Shipping within the EU:
Not currently possible.
Seed orders for other countries:
Please email us with your seed order for a shipping quotation. We can only send seeds if your country has no import restrictions and we cannot take any responsability for loss or damage due to your customs laws. Whilst we can sell seeds to countries outside the EU, we regret that we cannot sell plants or tubers.
We cannot issue Phytosanitary Certificates. Please check your customs requirements before placing your order.
We are not currently selling seeds to the USA.
We cannot send plants, tubers, bulbs or seeds to EU countries due to Brexit. EU orders cannot currently be placed using the shopping cart on this website.
We aim to dispatch all orders within 5 working days (most are within a day or two). However, please be aware that Ben also works as a full-time gardener in addition to running this webshop, and in very busy periods dispatch may be a day or two longer. Any delays will always be communicated.
UK Shipping:
Seeds (sent via Royal Mail): £2.95
Parcels (sent via Royal Mail): £5.95
Courier Parcels: £12.00
Shipping within the EU:
Not currently possible.
Seed orders for other countries:
Please email us with your seed order for a shipping quotation. We can only send seeds if your country has no import restrictions and we cannot take any responsability for loss or damage due to your customs laws. Whilst we can sell seeds to countries outside the EU, we regret that we cannot sell plants or tubers.
We cannot issue Phytosanitary Certificates. Please check your customs requirements before placing your order.
We are not currently selling seeds to the USA.
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