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Sorry, you cannot proceed to the checkout right now as we are having to limit the number of orders we can process each day. Your basket will be saved for you - we ask that you please try to place your order again tomorrow, and thank you for your patienceHESPERANTHA coccinea
Commonly known as Kaffir lily
Light red spikes
Further Reading....
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Height - 60cm (24in) -
Spread - 30cm (12in)
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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.
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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) -
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
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Spikes
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Hardiness - Frost hardy (down to -5) -
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Seasonal Interest - Autumn
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Soil Conditions - Fertile moist well-drained soil - keep roots moist
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Wildlife - Rabbit Resistant
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Hesperantha - Growing Guide
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Buy Varieties of HESPERANTHA coccinea
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Commonly known as: Kaffir lily.
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Commonly known as: Kaffir lily.
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