"Rupert (W.Yorkshire)" wrote in message
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"Janet Baraclough" wrote in message
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Janet Baraclough wrote:
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For anyone in a mildish area who likes exotic foliage and hasn't
tried this stunning plant, do have a look for it.

Janet.

I will second that. Although round here does not have a particularly mild
climate I believe Melianthus may be a little tougher than expected. Even
if
gets cut back it should resprout with a vengeance.



I think you're right about it being tougher than its reputation implies.
There's some in a public garden I know, which got cut right back by this
early spring's cold snap, but it didn't die and, as you say, 'resprouted'
vigorously.