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Hesperantha coccinea f. alba
schizostylis
Schizostylis is a wonderful, late flowering perennial is ideal for stretching colour in the border well into the autumn. Ideal...
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Plant description
Schizostylis is a wonderful, late flowering perennial is ideal for stretching colour in the border well into the autumn. Ideal for sunny, sheltered positions, Hesperantha coccinea f. alba looks wonderful when planted in generous swathes, and the elegant flowerspikes are excellent for cutting.
Eventual height & spread
Flowering period
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Plant features
Position
Full sun
Rate of growth
Fast-growing
Soil
Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness
Borderline hardy (will need protection in winter in colder areas)
How to care for Hesperantha coccinea f. alba:
To ensure your plants thrive, start by preparing the soil well with plenty of well-rotted garden compost or manure; if you are planting bulbs (or corms), set them 5cm (2in) deep and 5cm (2in) apart, while those in pots should have additional organic matter added when planting.
Throughout the growing season, water consistently during dry spells and deadhead spent flowers regularly to encourage health. Once flowering has finished, remove the faded flower spikes and protect the crown of the plant with a deep, dry winter mulch to shield it from the cold. Finally, maintain the vigor of your plants by lifting and dividing congested clumps every two or three years in the spring.
Throughout the growing season, water consistently during dry spells and deadhead spent flowers regularly to encourage health. Once flowering has finished, remove the faded flower spikes and protect the crown of the plant with a deep, dry winter mulch to shield it from the cold. Finally, maintain the vigor of your plants by lifting and dividing congested clumps every two or three years in the spring.
Please note:
This perennial dies back to below ground level each year in autumn, then fresh new growth appears again in spring.
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