"Sacha" wrote in message
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On 6/10/06 15:47, in article ,
"BAC"
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"Rupert (W.Yorkshire)" wrote in message
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"Janet Baraclough" wrote in message
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Janet Baraclough wrote:
snip.
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.
We have no probs with it here but wouldn't expect to. However, in colder
areas perhaps mulching would be a good idea?
I think that would be sound practice - I can't imagine it doing any harm,
and protecting the roots should help ensure the plant recovers if knocked
back by frosts.
It has a most peculiar smell
that I dislike but I love the shape of the leaves. And you seem only to
get
the smell if you handle the leaves, so the answer is "don't".
Can't say I've noticed that, but I'll take your word for it :-)