Hesperantha coccinea 'Major'
crimson flag lily 'Major'
'Major' is a vigorous clump-forming perennial to 60cm in height, with grassy light green leaves and erect stems bearing lax spikes of up to 10 crimson-scarlet flowers 5-6cm in width, from late summer
Synonyms
Schizostylis coccinea 'Gigantea'Hesperantha coccinea 'Grandiflora'
see moreSchizostylis coccinea 'Grandiflora'
Hesperantha coccinea 'Gigantea'
Schizostylis coccinea 'Major'
Schizostylis coccinea grandiflora
Hesperantha grandiflora coccinea
Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Red | Green | ||
| Autumn | Red | Green | ||
| Winter | Green |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H4Botanical details
- Family
- Iridaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Semi evergreen
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Genus
Hesperantha are semi-evergreen, rhizomatous perennials with narrowly sword-shaped, erect leaves and spikes of starry or bowl-shaped flowers from late summer to late autumn
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun. Shelter from cold drying winds; provide an organic mulch in winter
Propagation
Propagate by division in spring
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Gravel garden
- City and courtyard gardens
- Patio and container plants
- Mediterranean climate plants
- Low Maintenance
- Cut flowers
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Deadhead to prolong flowering, cut down stems after flowering
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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