HESPERANTHA coccinea 'Mrs Hegarty'
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HESPERANTHA coccinea 'Mrs Hegarty'
Commonly known as crimson flag lily, schizostylis
Soft pink flowers
individually £12.50 each , 3+ £11.00 each
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. HESPERANTHA. Divide congested clumps every few years to maintain vigour. -
Pests & Diseases
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Place of origin
Garden origin. 1914. Chance seedling in Mrs. H's garden in County Galway -
Frost hardy (down to -5)
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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.Rhizomatous perennial. Erect, narrow, sword-shaped leaves to 40cm (16in) long with distinct midribs. Produces spikes of 4-14 flowers 2cm (¾in) across
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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) -
Fertile moist well-drained soilModerately fertile. Keep roots moist
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Full sun
Shelter from cold, drying winds.
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