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HESPERANTHA coccinea
Commonly known as Kaffir lily
Light red spikes
Further Reading....
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Red
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Height60cm (24in)
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Spread30cm (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 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)
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Full sunShelter from cold winds
HESPERANTHA coccinea
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Additional FeaturesGood to knowSyn. Schizostylis. Divide congested clumps every few years to maintain vigour.Pests & DiseasesNonePlace of originSouth Africa, Lesotho, Swaziland
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Flower ShapeCup-shapedOpen, cup-shaped, 2cm (¾in) acrossSpikesOf 4-14 flowers, opening from the base
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HardinessFully hardy
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Seasonal InterestAutumn
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Soil ConditionsFertile moist well-drained soil
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WildlifeRabbit Resistant
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Hesperantha - Growing Guide
60cm (24in)
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30cm (12in) |
Buy Varieties of HESPERANTHA coccinea

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
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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.
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Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
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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.
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