Melianthus ‘Antonow’s Blue’ – Blue Honey Bush Evergreen Shrub with Architectural Blue-Gray Foliage

Melianthus ‘Antonow’s Blue’ – Blue Honey Bush

Melianthus ‘Antonow’s Blue’, commonly known as African Honey Bush, is an evergreen shrub prized for its large, serrated blue-gray leaves and striking architectural form. This fast-growing plant adds a tropical and exotic appearance to gardens, making it an excellent choice for creating bold focal points in landscapes.

Key Features

• Unique blue-gray foliage with deeply serrated texture
• Architectural shape that enhances garden design
• Fast growth habit for quick landscape impact
• Fragrant nectar-rich flowers in warm climates
• Evergreen in mild climates, semi-evergreen in cooler areas

Growing Information

• Light: Thrives in full sun to partial shade
• Water: Moderate watering needs; drought-tolerant once established
• Soil: Prefers well-draining soil
• Maintenance: Prune to shape or control size as needed
• Hardiness: Suitable for USDA zones 8–11; may die back in colder climates but regrows from roots; protect from frost

This shrub typically reaches heights of 6 to 10 feet with a spread of 4 to 8 feet, making it a substantial addition to garden spaces. Its dramatic foliage and tropical look provide texture and contrast, enhancing the visual interest of any landscape.

Plant Condition Disclosure

Live plants may be shipped dormant, leafless, recently pruned, bare root, or partially defoliated depending on season, weather, and shipping requirements.

Natural variation in size, branching, foliage density, color, root structure, and overall appearance should be expected.

Important Note

You will receive a live starter plant (seedling/young plant). Listing photos show the plant at a mature stage for reference only. The actual plant size, shape, and appearance may vary and will be significantly smaller than the images shown.

Customer Notice for Live Plants

Live plants may experience normal shipping stress such as leaf loss, yellowing, wilting, or minor branch damage.

Please consider local weather before purchasing. Extreme heat, freezing temperatures, severe weather, shipping delays, or unattended packages may increase plant stress.

Due to the perishable nature of live plants, returns are generally not accepted. If there is an issue with your order, please contact us within 48 hours of delivery and provide the required photos for review.

• Photos of the shipping box
• Photo of the shipping label
• Clear photos of the plant from multiple angles
• Scratch test photos if the plant appears dead or dormant

Dormant, stressed, defoliated, wilted, or transit-shocked plants are not automatically considered dead.

Claims submitted without the required photos or more than 48 hours after delivery may not be eligible for review, replacement, or refund.