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HESPERANTHA
Commonly known as Kaffir Lily
(Schizostylis)
Hesperantha, the new Schizostylis. S. coccinea, which is also a semi-aquatic plant, 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.Linear to lance-shaped, grass-like foliage
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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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Hardy - average winterHardy 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 winter mulch in frost-prone areas -
Full sun
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Additional Features
Good to knowIncrease by separating offsets when dormant
Pests & DiseasesNone
Place of originSouth Africa, Lesotho, Swaziland -
HardinessFrost hardy (down to -5)
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Soil ConditionsFertile well drained soil
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Hesperantha - Growing Guide
Buy Varieties of HESPERANTHA
HESPERANTHA coccinea
Kaffir lily
light red spikes
Gift-wrapping available
MULTIBUY
individually £12.00 each , 3+ £10.00 each
HESPERANTHA coccinea 'Fenland Daybreak'
Kaffir lily
highly floriferous and hardy variety with pink flowers
HESPERANTHA coccinea 'Major'
Kaffir lily
large red flowers
Gift-wrapping available
MULTIBUY
individually £12.00 each , 3+ £10.00 each
HESPERANTHA coccinea 'Oregon Sunset'
Kaffir lily
glowing salmon-red flowers
Gift-wrapping available
MULTIBUY
individually £12.00 each , 3+ £10.00 each
HESPERANTHA coccinea 'Pink Princess'
Kaffir lily
light pink flowers. Fully hardy
Gift-wrapping available
MULTIBUY
individually £12.00 each , 3+ £10.00 each
HESPERANTHA coccinea 'Sunrise'
Kaffir lily
large salmon-pink flowers
Gift-wrapping available
MULTIBUY
individually £12.00 each , 3+ £10.00 each
Useful extras...
Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
3 options from £6.00
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)
2 options from £6.00
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
