HESPERANTHA coccinea

Commonly known as Kaffir lily

  • Red
  • Height
    60cm (24in)
  • Spread
    30cm (12in)
  • Bulb/Corm or rhizomatous perennial
    Vigorous, clump-forming rhizomatous perennial. Erect, keeled, narrow, sword-shaped leaves to 40cm (16in) long
  • Herbaceous
    Early in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.
  • 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)
  • Full sun
    Shelter from cold winds

HESPERANTHA coccinea

 

 

  • Additional Features
    Good to know
    Syn. Schizostylis. Divide congested clumps every few years to maintain vigour.
    Pests & Diseases
    None
    Place of origin
    South Africa, Lesotho, Swaziland
  • Flower Shape
    Cup-shaped
    Open, cup-shaped, 2cm (¾in) across
    Spikes
    4-14 flowers, opening from the base
  • Garden Location/Conditions
    Border
    Suits a mixed or herbaceous border
  • Hardiness
    Fully hardy
  • Seasonal Interest
    Autumn
  • Soil Conditions
    Fertile moist well-drained soil
  • Wildlife
    Rabbit Resistant
Jan
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60cm (24in)
bulb/corm - guide for size not form Watering Can
  30cm (12in)
 

Buy Varieties of HESPERANTHA coccinea

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HESPERANTHA coccinea 'Major'

HESPERANTHA coccinea 'Major'

Kaffir lily

large red flowers

 
Gift Wrapping available on this plant - UK Delivery Only Gift-wrapping available
£12.50 £8.75 each 
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HESPERANTHA coccinea 'Oregon Sunset'

HESPERANTHA coccinea 'Oregon Sunset'

Kaffir lily

glowing salmon-red flowers

 
Gift Wrapping available on this plant - UK Delivery Only Gift-wrapping available
individually £12.50 each , 3+ £11.00 each 
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HESPERANTHA coccinea 'Pink Princess'

HESPERANTHA coccinea 'Pink Princess'

Kaffir lily

light pink flowers. Fully hardy

 
Gift Wrapping available on this plant - UK Delivery Only Gift-wrapping available
£12.50 £8.75 each 
Gift Wrapping available on this plant
HESPERANTHA coccinea 'Snow Maiden'

HESPERANTHA coccinea 'Snow Maiden'

Kaffir lily

white flowers tinged slightly pink in bud

 
Gift Wrapping available on this plant - UK Delivery Only Gift-wrapping available
£12.50  , 3+ £11.00  
Gift Wrapping available on this plant
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HESPERANTHA coccinea 'Sunrise'

HESPERANTHA coccinea 'Sunrise'

Kaffir lily

large salmon-pink flowers

 
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individually £12.50 each , 3+ £11.00 each 
Gift Wrapping available on this plant

Useful extras...

Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
3 options from £6.00

Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Afterplant - Grow Your Own
AFTER PLANT GROW YOUR OWN seaweed is ready to use liquid concentrate that was specially formulated be used on all edible plants.
Only £8.00

Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Afterplant - Tomatoes
AFTER PLANT TOMATO FEED Liquid Concentrate with Bio stimulant is a high potash liquid concentrate containing seaweed extract, plant derived amino acids and other nutrients specifically formulated to benefit tomatoes and greenhouse plants.
Only £8.00

Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
3 options from £3.00

Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow Ericoid mycorrhizal fungi
This specially adapted Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi will boost the growth of acid-loving plants like rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers and blueberries. It contains ericoid and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi, which are found in poor acidic soils where ericaceous plants naturally grow.
Only £7.50

Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants. Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
Only £7.50

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