About
A vigorous, clump-forming perennial which grows from thick rhizome roots. In autumn it produces large, bowl-shaped, deep-red/coral coloured flowers held on thin stems above the grass-like, semi-evergreen foliage.
About the 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
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun
Soil typeChalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained
AspectEast-facing, South-facing, West-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH4
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
HabitClump forming
FoliageSemi evergreen
Height0.5-1 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height1-2 years
Suggested usesCity and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden
Care notes
CultivationGrow in moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun.
PruningNo pruning required. Remove withered leaves and flower stems by hand.
PropagationPropagate by seed at 13-16°C (55-61°F) in spring. Propagate by division in spring.
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free