HESPERANTHA (SCHIZOSTYLIS) COCCINEA ALBA

Hesperantha, Kaffir lily. This is the renamed South African stream side plant.  Clumps of narrow leaves and spikes of pure white flowers in the autumn. They contine flowering until the frost. Any reasonal soil that is not too dry. Few. Like many albinos it seems less easy than the others.

Height: 24"

Flowers: Sept-October

HESPERANTHUS (SCHIZOSTYLIS) SUNRISE

 Kaffir lily.  Hesperantha is the new name for this South African stream side plant.  Clumps of narrow leaves and large rich pink flowers all autumn.  As well as a stunning garden plant it is an excellent cut flower, lasting well in water. They continue flowering until the frost. 

The kaffir lilies are an excellent plant with a slightly bulbous rhizome for autumn flowering when there is little else in the garden.They grow well in sun or shade but must have a damp root run in early summer. They are happy in any soil but must be divided every three years in spring otherwise the flowers will cease to appear. Cover with leaves or bracken in winter in cold districts.

Height: 30"

Flowers: Sep-Oct

Price: 3 = £10.00

HESPERANTHUS (SCHIZOSTYLIS) ZEAL SALMON

 Kaffir lily.  Hesperantha is the new name for this South African stream side plant.  This superb Devon bred hybrid has clumps of narrow leaves and deep salmon-pink flowers all autumn. Darker than Sunrise or jennifer and  very floriferous. They continue flowering until the frost. 

The kaffir lilies are an excellent plant with a slightly bulbous rhizome for autumn flowering when there is little else in the garden.They grow well in sun or shade but must have a damp root run in early summer. They are happy in any soil but must be divided every three years in spring otherwise the flowers will cease to appear. Cover with leaves or bracken in winter in cold districts.

Height: 30"

Flowers: August - October

Price: 3 = £10.00