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Herbaceous Perennial

Hesperantha coccinea 'Professor Barnard'

A vigorous, perennial that grows from thick rhizome roots. In autumn it produces pink, star-shaped flowers on thin stems above grass-like, semi-evergreen foliage.

Synonyms
Schizostylis coccinea 'Professor Barnard'
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Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metres
Time to ultimate height
1–2 years
Ultimate spread
0.1–0.5 metres
Growing conditions
Chalk
Clay
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained
pH
Neutral, Alkaline, Acid
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Green
Summer Green
Autumn Pink Green
Winter Green
Position
  • Full sun
Aspect

East–facing or South–facing or West–facing

Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness
H4
Botanical 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

Unresolved

How to grow

Cultivation

Grow in moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun.

Propagation

Propagate by seed at 13-16°C (55-61°F) in spring. Propagate by division in spring.

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • City and courtyard gardens
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Low Maintenance
  • Flower borders and beds
  • Wall side borders
Pruning

No pruning required. Remove withered leaves and flower stems by hand.

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free

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