HESPERANTHA coccinea 'Snow Maiden'
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HESPERANTHA coccinea 'Snow Maiden'
Commonly known as crimson flag lily, schizostylis
White flowers tinged slightly pink in bud
£12.50 , 3+ £11.00
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-shapedOpen cup-shaped to 5cm (2in) across
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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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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 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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