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HESPERANTHA coccinea
Commonly known as Kaffir lily
Light red spikes
Further Reading....
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Height60cm (24in) -
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) -
Full sunShelter from cold winds
HESPERANTHA coccinea
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Additional Features
Good to knowSyn. Schizostylis. Divide congested clumps every few years to maintain vigour.
Pests & DiseasesNone
Place of originSouth Africa, Lesotho, Swaziland -
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
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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
Gift-wrapping available
MULTIBUY
individually £12.00 each , 3+ £10.00 each
HESPERANTHA coccinea 'Oregon Sunset'
Kaffir lily
glowing salmon-red flowers
Gift-wrapping available
MULTIBUY
individually £12.00 each , 3+ £10.00 each
HESPERANTHA coccinea 'Pink Princess'
Kaffir lily
light pink flowers. Fully hardy
Gift-wrapping available
MULTIBUY
individually £12.00 each , 3+ £10.00 each
HESPERANTHA coccinea 'Sunrise'
Kaffir lily
large salmon-pink flowers
Gift-wrapping available
MULTIBUY
individually £12.00 each , 3+ £10.00 each
Useful extras...
Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
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.
3 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
2 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
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.
Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
Only £7.50
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