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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.
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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
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Full sun
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Additional FeaturesGood to knowIncrease by separating offsets when dormantPests & DiseasesNonePlace of originSouth Africa, Lesotho, Swaziland
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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

HESPERANTHA coccinea 'Fenland Daybreak'
Kaffir lily
highly floriferous and hardy variety with pink flowers


HESPERANTHA coccinea 'Major'
Kaffir lily
large red flowers

HESPERANTHA coccinea 'Oregon Sunset'
Kaffir lily
glowing salmon-red flowers

HESPERANTHA coccinea 'Pink Princess'
Kaffir lily
light pink flowers. Fully hardy


HESPERANTHA coccinea 'Sunrise'
Kaffir lily
large salmon-pink flowers
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