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    HESPERANTHA
    HESPERANTHA
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    HESPERANTHA

    Commonly known as crimson flag lily, schizostylis

    (Schizostylis)

    Hesperantha, the new Schizostylis. S. coccinea, is now included in this genus.

    Genus of 82 species of cormous perennials growing in rock and sandy areas from South Africa to Ethiopia.

    Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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    • Good to know
      Syn. Schizostylis. Shorter variety.
    • Pests & Diseases
      None
    • Place of origin
      Garden origin
    • Shades of pink
      All shades of pink through to Carmine (red)
    • Cup-shaped
      Open, cup-shaped, to 5cm (2in) across
    • Spikes
      Of 4-14 flowers, opening from the base
    • Fully hardy
    • Height
      50cm (20in)
    • Spread
      30cm (12in)
    • Bulb/Corm or rhizomatous perennial
      Vigorous, clump-forming rhizomatous perennial. Erect, keeled, narrow, sword-shaped leaves to 30cm (12in) long
    • Herbaceous
    • Hardy - average winter
      Hardy through most of the UK apart from inland valleys, at altitude and central/northerly locations. May suffer foliage damage and stem dieback in harsh winters in cold gardens. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -10°C (14°F)
      Protect with a dry mulch in cold winters
    • Autumn Seasonal Interest
    • Fertile moist well-drained soil
    • Full sun
      Shelter from cold winds
    • Rabbit Resistant
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    varieties
    HESPERANTHA coccinea
    crimson flag lily
    red spikes
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £13.00 £9.75
    HESPERANTHA coccinea 'Major'
    Large red flowers
     
    1 to 1.5 Litre
    £13.00
    HESPERANTHA coccinea 'Mrs Hegarty'
    Soft pink flowers
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £13.00
    HESPERANTHA coccinea 'Oregon Sunset'
    Glowing salmon-red flowers
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £13.00
    HESPERANTHA coccinea 'Pink Princess'
    Light pink flowers. Fully hardy
     
    1 to 1.5 Litre
    £13.00
    HESPERANTHA coccinea 'Sunrise'
    Large salmon-pink flowers
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £13.00
    Available late spring to early summer 2026
    Spring according to the Met Office is defined as March 1st - May 31st. Therefore late spring is mid-April onwards. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
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