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HESPERANTHA
Commonly known as crimson flag 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.
Further Reading....
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Semi-evergreenKeeps some of its foliage all year, and will drop some leaves as well.
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Bulb/Corm or rhizomatous perennialCormous perennial
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HerbaceousEarly in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.
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Additional FeaturesGood to knowIncrease by separating offsets when dormantPlace of originSouth Africa, Lesotho, Swaziland
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Herbaceous Plants - Video Collection
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- Summer propagation - Video Tip ondemand_video
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- Supporting Plants - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Dead heading meconopsis - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Dead heading Delphiniums - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Feeding herbaceous peonies - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Overpotting Problems - Video Tip ondemand_video
Hesperantha - Growing Guide
Buy Varieties of HESPERANTHA
HESPERANTHA coccinea
crimson flag lily
red spikes
HESPERANTHA coccinea 'Major'
crimson flag lily
large red flowers
HESPERANTHA coccinea 'Oregon Sunset'
crimson flag lily
glowing salmon-red flowers
HESPERANTHA coccinea 'Pink Princess'
crimson flag lily
light pink flowers. Fully hardy
HESPERANTHA coccinea 'Snow Maiden'
crimson flag lily
white flowers tinged slightly pink in bud
HESPERANTHA coccinea 'Sunrise'
crimson flag lily
large salmon-pink flowers
Useful extras...
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.
Only £6.50
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.
Only £8.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Wildflower Mini Meadow
Creates a mini-meadow for attracting bees, butterflies and bugs to your garden.
200g sachet which will cover 3 square metres. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi.
2 options from £7.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Afterplant - Grow Your Own
AFTER PLANT GROW YOUR OWN seaweed is ready to use liquid concentrate that was specially formulated be used on all edible plants.
Only £8.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants.
Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
Only £7.50
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)
3 options from £3.00