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HESPERANTHA coccinea 'Sunrise'

Commonly known as Kaffir lily

Large salmon-pink flowers
Further Reading....
  • Shades of pink
    All shades of pink through to Carmine (red)
    Salmon pink
  • 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)
    Protect with a dry mulch in cold winters
  • Full sun
    Shelter from cold winds

HESPERANTHA coccinea 'Sunrise'

 
  • Additional Features
    Good to know
    Syn. Schizostylis. also listed as 'Sunset'
    Pests & Diseases
    None
    Place of origin
    Garden origin
  • Flower Shape
    Cup-shaped
    Open, cup-shaped, to 5cm (2in) across
    Spikes
    Of 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
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Herbaceous Plants - Video Collection
Hesperantha - Growing Guide
60cm (24in)
 bulb/corm - guide for size not form Watering Can
  30cm (12in)
  

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