Overview
Hesperantha coccinea 'Jazz' is a clump forming herbaceous perennial in the genus Hesperantha, part of the Iridaceae family, with semi evergreen foliage. Hesperantha coccinea 'Jazz' grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H4. Suggested uses include gravel garden, city and courtyard gardens, patio and container plants, mediterranean climate plants, low maintenance, cut flowers and flower borders and beds.
About
Hesperantha coccinea 'Jazz' is a clump-forming herbaceous perennial belonging to the genus Hesperantha, known for its semi-evergreen, upright, narrow, sword-like foliage. This cultivar produces spikes of star-shaped or bowl-shaped blooms, typically appearing from late summer through late autumn. It thrives in full sun with a south-facing, sheltered aspect and prefers fertile, moist but well-drained loam soil of any pH. Hardy to UK zone H4, it suits gravel gardens, city and courtyard settings, patios, and containers, and is also valued for cut flowers and flower borders. Propagation is by division in spring.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Hesperantha
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Loam
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H4
Plant details
Hesperantha coccinea 'Jazz' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Foliage
- Semi evergreen
- Suggested uses
- Gravel garden, City and courtyard gardens, Patio and container plants, Mediterranean climate plants, Low Maintenance, Cut flowers, Flower borders and beds
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Hesperantha coccinea 'Jazz'
- Propagation
- Division in spring
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Hesperantha coccinea 'Jazz'?
Hesperantha coccinea 'Jazz' prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Hesperantha coccinea 'Jazz' need?
Hesperantha coccinea 'Jazz' grows best in loam soil. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Hesperantha coccinea 'Jazz' hardy in the UK?
Hesperantha coccinea 'Jazz' has an RHS hardiness rating of H4, meaning it is hardy through an average UK winter, tolerating -10 to -5°C.
How do I propagate Hesperantha coccinea 'Jazz'?
Division in spring.
More in the Hesperantha genus
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- Hesperantha coccinea 'Zeal Salmon'
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- Hesperantha humilis
- Hesperantha vaginata