Hesperantha coccinea 'Mrs Hegarty'
schizostylis
- 9cm pot
- £11.99
- available to order from spring
- 3 × 9cm pots
- £27.99 £9.33 each
- available to order from spring
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- Standard £5.99
- Position: full sun
- Soil: moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil
- Rate of growth: fast
- Flowering period: August to September
- Hardiness: frost hardy (may need protection in winter)
Stiff, upright stems of pale pink, gladiolus-like flowers in August and September above clumps of sword-shaped, mid-green leaves. This pale pink crimson flag lily is excellent for the middle of a sheltered sunny, moist but well-drained border. Earlier flowering than many other varieties, Hesperantha coccinea 'Mrs Hegarty' provides vertical interest and a supply of cut flowers for use indoors.
Apply lots of well-rotted garden compost or manure when planting. Water during dry spells and deadhead regularly. After flowering remove the faded flowerspikes and protect the crown of the plant with a deep, dry winter mulch.
Lift and divide congested plants every two or three years in spring.
Lift and divide congested plants every two or three years in spring.
