Hesperantha coccinea 'Major' syn. Schizostylis coccinea 'Major'
Crimson Flag Lily 'Major'
Hesperantha, previously known as Schizostylis, is a group of low level rhizomatous plants that mostly originate from South Africa. The species Hesperantha coccinea typically has red flowers with sword like green foliage, however many cultivars are now available and are suitable for herbaceous and mixed borders and come in varying colours now of red, pink and white. They can also be planted in pots. It is late flowering. It is also good as a cut flower in a mixed arrangement. 'Major' is a vigorous and slightly taller form of Hesperantha with scarlet red flowers in late summer/early autumn above narrow, mid-green leaves.
Contributed by @inlove
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Partial shade
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Occasional watering
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Frost Hardy: 23F (-5°C)
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Moist and fertile
Common name
Crimson Flag Lily 'Major'
Latin name
Hesperantha coccinea 'Major' syn. Schizostylis coccinea 'Major'
type
Rhizomatous perennial
family
Iridaceae
ph
5.0 - 7.5 Acid - Neutral
Plant & bloom calendar
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Best time to plant
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When the plant will bloom
full grown dimensions
Hesperantha coccinea 'Major' syn. Schizostylis coccinea 'Major'
Hesperantha, previously known as Schizostylis, is a group of low level rhizomatous plants that mostly originate from South Africa. The species Hesperantha coccinea typically has red flowers with sword like green foliage, however many cultivars are now available and are suitable for herbaceous and mixed borders and come in varying colours now of red, pink and white. They can also be planted in pots. It is late flowering. It is also good as a cut flower in a mixed arrangement. 'Major' is a vigorous and slightly taller form of Hesperantha with scarlet red flowers in late summer/early autumn above narrow, mid-green leaves.
Planting season
From Early Spring TO Mid Spring
Plant in Spring in moist, fertile soil in a sunny position which offers some protection from strong winds
Flowering season
From Late Summer TO Early Winter
Will flower continuously from early Autumn to early Winter (or until frost arrives)
Propagating by division
From Early Spring TO Mid Spring
Divide by digging up half a clump, and replanting it