Description

Hesperantha coccinea pink flowers

(synonym: Schizostylis coccinea)

Family: Iridaceae

Common names: Flag Lily, Kaffir lily

You will receive a minimum of six bare root rhizomes.

Semi-evergreen, rhizomatous perennials with stiff, upright stems of large, soft pink, gladiolus-like flowers in August and September above narrow, sword-shaped, mid-green leaves.

These eye-catching lilies provide vertical interest and a late splash of colour when many summer flowers are coming to a close.

Good for a sunny border, or in a moist area next to a pond – it can even be grown as a marginal plant.

Lovely mixed with ornamental grasses, they also make excellent cut flowers.

Water during dry spells and deadhead to prolong flowering. Lift and divide congested plants every two or three years in spring.

Position: Full Sun
Soil: Moderately fertile, moist but well-drained
Height: 45-60cm (18-24in)
Flowers: Late summer to first frosts, sometimes right through the winter.