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    HESPERANTHA coccinea
    © Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only.
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    HESPERANTHA coccinea

    Commonly known as crimson flag lily, schizostylis

    Red spikes
     
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    • Good to know
      Syn. Schizostylis. Divide congested clumps every few years to maintain vigour.
    • Pests & Diseases
      None
    • Place of origin
      South Africa, Lesotho, Swaziland
    • Red
    • Cup-shaped
      Open, cup-shaped, 2cm (¾in) across
    • Spikes
      4-14 flowers, opening from the base
    • Border
      Suits a mixed or herbaceous border
    • Fully hardy
    • 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)
    • Autumn Seasonal Interest
    • Fertile moist well-drained soil
    • Full sun
      Shelter from cold winds
    • Rabbit Resistant
    • Mature Size
      60cm (24in)
      		 bulb/corm - guide for size not form Watering Can
        30cm (12in)
      		  
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    HESPERANTHA coccinea 'Major'
    Large red flowers
     
    1 to 1.5 Litre
    £12.50
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    Available late spring to early summer 2025
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    Soft pink flowers
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £12.50
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    Glowing salmon-red flowers
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £12.50
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    Light pink flowers. Fully hardy
     
    1 to 1.5 Litre
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    White flowers tinged slightly pink in bud
     
    1 to 1.5 Litre
    £12.50
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