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XERONEMA callistemon
Commonly known as Poor knight's lily
A perennial herb with bright green sword-like leaves similar to an iris. A long stem emerges from the centre of the clump of leaves bearing a callistemon-like flower with masses of coral-red stamens tipped with yellow anthers
Further Reading....
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Height - 1m (39in) -
Spread - 1m (39in)
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Herbaceous - Early in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch. - flower clusters begin growing vertically then horizontally.
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Half hardy - unheated greenhouse / mild winter - Hardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK except in severe winters and a risk from sudden (early) frosts. May be hardy elsewhere with wall shelter or good micro-climate. Likely to be damaged or killed in cold winters. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -5°C (23°F) -
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Additional Features - Good to know - - excellent for container planting. Flowers more quickly if rootbound. Is said to take up to 15 years to flower -
Pests & Diseases - slugs, snails. -
Place of origin - New Zealand (Poor Knights Island) -
Garden Location/Conditions - Greenhouse / conservatory - Not the sort of plants to be grown outside where there are likely to be frosts. These plants need to be grown in a conservatory or cool greenhouse or at least brought inside for the winter
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Patio / pot plants
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Hardiness - Frost hardy (down to -5) -
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Soil Conditions - Fertile moist well-drained soil -
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