HESPERANTHA coccinea

Red

Height - 60cm (24in)

Spread - 30cm (12in)

Herbaceous - Early in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch. - vigorous clump-forming rhizomatous perennial. Erect, keeled, narrow, sword-shaped leaves to 40cm (16in) long.

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)

Full sun - shelter from cold winds

Additional Features - Good to know - - syn. Schizostylis. Divide congested clumps every few years to maintain vigour.

Pests & Diseases - none

Place of origin - South Africa, Lesotho, Swaziland

Flower Shape - Cup-shaped - - open, cup-shaped

Spikes

Hardiness - Frost hardy (down to -5) -

Seasonal Interest - Autumn -

Soil Conditions - Fertile moist well-drained soil - - keep roots moist

Wildlife - Rabbit Resistant -