HESPERANTHA coccinea 'Alba'
HESPERANTHA coccinea 'Alba'
Commonly known as crimson flag lily, schizostylis
Pure white on opening with a slight pink tinge later in full sun
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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Good to know
Syn. HESPERANTHA. Divide congested clumps every few years to maintain vigour. -
Pests & Diseases
None -
Place of origin
Garden origin -
Frost hardy (down to -5)
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Height
60cm (24in) -
Spread
30cm (12in) -
HerbaceousRhizomatous perennial
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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) -
Fertile moist well-drained soilKeep roots moist
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Full sun
Shelter from cold winds -
Mature Size60cm (24in)
30cm (12in)
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