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Herbaceous Perennial

Hesperantha coccinea 'Simply Pink'

A vigorous semi-evergreen cormous perennial, forming a clump of erect, lance-shaped foliage. Produces spikes of bowl-shaped soft pink flowers in autumn, to 60cm tall.

Synonyms
Schizostylis 'Simply Pink'
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Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metres
Time to ultimate height
2–5 years
Ultimate spread
0.1–0.5 metres
Growing conditions
Chalk
Clay
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Green
Summer Green
Autumn Pink Green
Winter Green
Position
  • Full sun
Aspect

South–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

Accepted

How to grow

Cultivation

Grow in moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun. Shelter from cold drying winds, and protect with a dry mulch in winter. May be evergreen in frost-free areas, cold winds and frosts may blacken leaves over winter

Propagation

Propagate by division in spring

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • City and courtyard gardens
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Patio and container plants
  • Prairie planting
  • Conservatory and greenhouse
  • Flower borders and beds
  • Cut flowers
  • Wall side borders
Pruning

Deadhead to promote flowering. Cut down stems after flowering.

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free

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