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    HESPERANTHA
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    HESPERANTHA

    Commonly known as crimson flag lily, Kaffir Lily

    (Schizostylis)

    Hesperantha, the new Schizostylis. S. coccinea, is now included in this genus.

    Genus of 82 species of cormous perennials growing in rock and sandy areas from South Africa to Ethiopia.

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    Plant Details
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    • Good to know
      Increase by separating offsets when dormant
    • Place of origin
      South Africa, Lesotho, Swaziland
    • Semi-evergreen
      Keeps some of its foliage all year, and will drop some leaves as well.
    • Bulb/Corm or rhizomatous perennial
      Cormous perennial
    • Herbaceous
      Early in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.
    Planting Tips and Care Advice
    Herbaceous Plants - Video Collection
    Hesperantha - Growing Guide

    Varieties
    HESPERANTHA coccinea
    crimson flag lily
    red spikes
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £12.50
    HESPERANTHA coccinea 'Major'
    Large red flowers
     
    1 to 1.5 Litre
    £12.50
    HESPERANTHA coccinea 'Oregon Sunset'
    Glowing salmon-red flowers
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £12.50
    HESPERANTHA coccinea 'Pink Princess'
    Light pink flowers. Fully hardy
     
    1 to 1.5 Litre
    £12.50
    HESPERANTHA coccinea 'Snow Maiden'
    Kaffir lily
    White flowers tinged slightly pink in bud
     
    1 to 1.5 Litre
    £12.50
    HESPERANTHA coccinea 'Sunrise'
    Large salmon-pink flowers
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £12.50

    Useful extras...

    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.
    1ltr
    £8.00
    Vermin & Pest Control
    Slug Pellets
    Slug killer blue mini pellets are easy to use and give effective control of slugs and snails. Ideal in garden, conservatory or greenhouse.
    800g - Free c&p
    £6.50
    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)
    Small - 60g sachet
    £3.00
    Medium - 150gm sachet - inc c&p
    £6.00
    Large - 360gram sachet - inc c&p
    £12.00
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