Melianthus dregeanus ssp. insignis

Also Known As

Melianthus dregeanua var. insignis

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 6'-7'
W: 4'-6'

planting zones

8a-11

Melianthus dregeanus ssp. insignis plant details

Melianthus dregeanus ssp. insignis is a broadleaf evergreen or semi-evergreen shrub with blue and green foliage. In winter red flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Does well in well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Melianthus dregeanus ssp. insignis

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: francoaceae
Foliage: evergreen or semi-evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 4 FT - 6 FT - wide, 6 FT - 7 FT - tall
Flowers: red blooms in winter
Uses: container plant, rare, serrated leaves

GROWING CONDITIONS for Melianthus dregeanus ssp. insignis

USDA Zones: 8a - 11
Sun exposure: sun

Soil needs: well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Don't have room for mega-huge Melianthus major? I don't want to make M. major feel bad, but this super rare, fuzzy wuzzy leaved Melianthus stays a sweet 6-7' tall & has very cute, smaller, even more tropicalesque blue-green divided leaves. Funky deep red, almost purpley flowers begin to appear in late Winter (I think), transforming into super showy, downy inflated seed pods that are totally fun & make fab material for flower arrangers. A striking container subject & hardier than M. major. it can deal with temps as low as 10-15 degrees F.? Native to South Africa, it's EASY, TOUGH & ADAPTABLE. Well-drained soil is best.