Growing HoneyBush Melianthus Major from seed

[cambourne7]

Hi Gang,

I have been tempted to grow my own honeybush plants for the front garden has anyone tried to grow this from seed?

http://www.bbc.co.uk/gardening/plants/plant_finder/plant_pages/539.shtml

Cam

[cambourne7]

[woodypecks]

Mine was hit very hard this year during the mini ice age we had . I hope it comes back ...but what I will say is that if you know someone with this plant...ask them to give you a piece ,as it grows very easily from cuttings .  It is a beautiful exotic looking plant ,with its crimped  blue green leaves  which smell strangely of  "warm milk at bed time " or to some folk  " freshly shelled peas " .  I,ve not tried growing from seed though .

[cambourne7]

I though it would be safe with the baby as its not spiky but sort of has that jungle feel :)

I will post a request on freecycle :)