tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-557907622038340443.post7894140586249288745..comments2024-03-17T22:28:30.264-07:00Comments on MySecretGarden: Melianthus major in My GardenTatyana@MySecretGardenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15230255354868127650noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-557907622038340443.post-2236521923560227612014-06-20T12:56:52.837-07:002014-06-20T12:56:52.837-07:00Unfortunately, it didn't survive last winter! ...Unfortunately, it didn't survive last winter! It is a border plant for our zone, and it did well for several years. I am going to get another one and put some mulch around it in winter. Good luck with your new plant! I think it's wise to provide some protection for it!Tatyana@MySecretGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15230255354868127650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-557907622038340443.post-75181532616215942642014-06-20T10:56:32.876-07:002014-06-20T10:56:32.876-07:00Hi, did it manage to flower after not cutting it b...Hi, did it manage to flower after not cutting it back this past winter Tatyana? I've got my first seedling of this plant, given to me by a friend, and am growing it in England. Going to keep it under cover during its first winter, whilst young and more tender, and then let it stay outdoors in future all year. It certainly looks wonderful in your photos. Thank you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-557907622038340443.post-65564906734615816252013-05-19T14:13:13.623-07:002013-05-19T14:13:13.623-07:00Cindy, THANK YOU so much! Next time, I won't. ...Cindy, THANK YOU so much! Next time, I won't. This year, I guess I'll enjoy the foliage! Very good tip!Tatyana@MySecretGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15230255354868127650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-557907622038340443.post-85403498526530062592013-05-19T10:59:06.699-07:002013-05-19T10:59:06.699-07:00Tatyana,
you might not want to totally cut down t...Tatyana,<br /><br />you might not want to totally cut down the melianthus. I read that it blooms on second year wood. <br /><br />CindyCindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15858847291147053042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-557907622038340443.post-24900514718909085262013-03-11T15:52:56.883-07:002013-03-11T15:52:56.883-07:00So nice to view your garden and see the snow. Cool...So nice to view your garden and see the snow. Cool!Autumn Bellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00818422090556602092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-557907622038340443.post-73445869889423686172013-03-07T08:47:16.544-08:002013-03-07T08:47:16.544-08:00What a cool plant! I haven't seen it around he...What a cool plant! I haven't seen it around here. That fuschia is a beauty! It looks great against the stronger foliage of the melianthus.Casa Mariposahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16647089868277238456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-557907622038340443.post-82357109942773670822013-03-06T11:21:46.795-08:002013-03-06T11:21:46.795-08:00It likes water, because it tends to grow wild alon...It likes water, because it tends to grow wild along streams. Hanging in there in summer when it is hot and dry, and flourishing thru the cool wet bit of the year.Diana Studerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12286066768376135880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-557907622038340443.post-69018094009652808192013-03-05T15:00:27.846-08:002013-03-05T15:00:27.846-08:00I don't know this plant but it sure look inter...I don't know this plant but it sure look interesting. Love the bold textured foliage, almost looks like a Cardoon.Janet, The Queen of Seafordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07876204203323750245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-557907622038340443.post-1643567121412509382013-03-05T07:14:49.498-08:002013-03-05T07:14:49.498-08:00What a beauty! In CT (zone 6a/b) Melianthus is gr...What a beauty! In CT (zone 6a/b) Melianthus is great in containers and in the ground but not hardy outdoors. I do have a plant that has made it through the past two winters in a pot in an unheated and dark garage. Maybe I should try it in the ground with a heavy mulch and see what happens.Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13911109672807196057noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-557907622038340443.post-57186983231775803742013-03-04T03:19:31.414-08:002013-03-04T03:19:31.414-08:00I have always wanted to try this plant, but am not...I have always wanted to try this plant, but am not sure how it would handle a muggy southern summer.Leshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18281256160705697856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-557907622038340443.post-75061225647902460422013-03-03T14:22:35.518-08:002013-03-03T14:22:35.518-08:00Larry, thank you!Larry, thank you!Tatyana@MySecretGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15230255354868127650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-557907622038340443.post-72534743240330454432013-03-03T14:21:26.823-08:002013-03-03T14:21:26.823-08:00Sarah, thanks! It grows in Africa and India... I&#...Sarah, thanks! It grows in Africa and India... I'd think it could grow in NC too...Tatyana@MySecretGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15230255354868127650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-557907622038340443.post-77052347144375519792013-03-03T14:14:34.822-08:002013-03-03T14:14:34.822-08:00Thank you, Freda!Thank you, Freda!Tatyana@MySecretGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15230255354868127650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-557907622038340443.post-30955158596720437132013-03-03T12:16:31.090-08:002013-03-03T12:16:31.090-08:00Hi. This plant has caught my eye in the past. I...Hi. This plant has caught my eye in the past. I've never seriously look into it but was impressed with the structure. It really is amazing but unfortunately it's not hardy here for us to plant. Definitely our loss. A wonderful post thank you... LarryLarryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13563036192373891209noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-557907622038340443.post-34987070725851978762013-03-03T10:17:44.544-08:002013-03-03T10:17:44.544-08:00Wow - I love it with the pink fuschia. The Raulsto...Wow - I love it with the pink fuschia. The Raulston Arboretum in Raleigh doesn't even list it, so I suspect it is one of those 7b plants that do well in the Northwest but not in the Southeast. Too bad!Sarah/ Galloping Horse Gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01863804034201109102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-557907622038340443.post-57934157637909797732013-03-03T06:35:27.929-08:002013-03-03T06:35:27.929-08:00Donna, thank you! Melianthus, Acanthus and Japanes...Donna, thank you! Melianthus, Acanthus and Japanese Aralia are my favorites.Tatyana@MySecretGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15230255354868127650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-557907622038340443.post-59652405134637268882013-03-03T06:34:21.841-08:002013-03-03T06:34:21.841-08:00Janneke, thank you! I'm also aware that I can ...Janneke, thank you! I'm also aware that I can lose it one winter. It happens with Australian Tree Fern, for example. I buy it almost as an annual since it doesn't survive our winters even if I take it inside (too dry air).Tatyana@MySecretGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15230255354868127650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-557907622038340443.post-11378750839962009022013-03-03T06:32:48.015-08:002013-03-03T06:32:48.015-08:00Quite lovely! Great structure.Quite lovely! Great structure.F Cameronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14558874651743241988noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-557907622038340443.post-58944168807893447202013-03-03T06:30:49.973-08:002013-03-03T06:30:49.973-08:00Mark and Gaz, thanks! Wonderful!Mark and Gaz, thanks! Wonderful!Tatyana@MySecretGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15230255354868127650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-557907622038340443.post-76287192945026516162013-03-03T06:30:16.630-08:002013-03-03T06:30:16.630-08:00Vertical Gardener, thank you! I like that fuchsia ...Vertical Gardener, thank you! I like that fuchsia is easy to grow!Tatyana@MySecretGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15230255354868127650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-557907622038340443.post-44731660456840682062013-03-03T06:29:00.770-08:002013-03-03T06:29:00.770-08:00sweetbay, thank you! I like this bed, although it&...sweetbay, thank you! I like this bed, although it's just a collection of plants without a certain design.Tatyana@MySecretGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15230255354868127650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-557907622038340443.post-2814619795000465812013-03-03T06:27:47.794-08:002013-03-03T06:27:47.794-08:00Kim and Victoria, thanks! I agree, it's a keep...Kim and Victoria, thanks! I agree, it's a keeper!Tatyana@MySecretGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15230255354868127650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-557907622038340443.post-14626707012304065832013-03-03T06:27:06.118-08:002013-03-03T06:27:06.118-08:00PlantPostings, thanks! I hope it'll survive!PlantPostings, thanks! I hope it'll survive!Tatyana@MySecretGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15230255354868127650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-557907622038340443.post-30906736041110424702013-03-03T06:23:49.498-08:002013-03-03T06:23:49.498-08:00Jason, thank you! Dramatic is a very good word!Jason, thank you! Dramatic is a very good word!Tatyana@MySecretGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15230255354868127650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-557907622038340443.post-88310473409514614262013-03-03T06:23:24.521-08:002013-03-03T06:23:24.521-08:00outlawgardener, thanks! I wish it would be more co...outlawgardener, thanks! I wish it would be more cold hardy!Tatyana@MySecretGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15230255354868127650noreply@blogger.com