HESPERANTHA
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HESPERANTHA
Commonly known as crimson flag lily, schizostylis
(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.
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. Schizostylis -
Pests & Diseases
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Place of origin
South Africa to Ethiopia. Garden origin -
White
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Cup-shaped
Open cup-shaped to 5cm (2in) across -
SpikesSpikes of 4-14 flowers open from the base
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BorderSuits a mixed or herbaceous border
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Fully hardy
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Height
60cm (24in) -
Spread
30cm (12in)
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Bulb/Corm or rhizomatous perennialVigorous, clump-forming rhizomatous perennial. Erect, keeled, narrow, sword-shaped leaves to 40cm (16in) long
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Herbaceous
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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)Protect with a dry mulch in cold winters -
Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Fertile moist well-drained soil
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Full sun
Shelter from cold winds -
Rabbit Resistant
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Mature Size60cm (24in)
30cm (12in)
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