Overview
Hesperantha coccinea 'Zeal Salmon' is a clump forming herbaceous perennial in the genus Hesperantha, part of the Iridaceae family, with semi evergreen foliage. Hesperantha coccinea 'Zeal Salmon' 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 'Zeal Salmon' is a semi-evergreen, clump-forming herbaceous perennial belonging to the Iridaceae family. Like others in the Hesperantha genus, it features upright, narrow, sword-like foliage and produces spikes of star-shaped or bowl-shaped flowers. This cultivar 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 is suitable for gravel gardens, patios, and flower borders, and can be propagated 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 'Zeal Salmon' 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 'Zeal Salmon'
- 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 'Zeal Salmon'?
Hesperantha coccinea 'Zeal Salmon' prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Hesperantha coccinea 'Zeal Salmon' need?
Hesperantha coccinea 'Zeal Salmon' 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 'Zeal Salmon' hardy in the UK?
Hesperantha coccinea 'Zeal Salmon' 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 'Zeal Salmon'?
Division in spring.
More in the Hesperantha genus
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- Hesperantha coccinea 'Maiden's Blush'
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- Hesperantha coccinea late-flowering
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- Hesperantha vaginata