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Schizostylis coccinea Major

Schizostylis coccinea Major
Crimson flag Lily, Kaffir lily

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A perennial with evergreen foliage and red flowers resembling gladiolus.
Flower size
3 cm
Height at maturity
40 cm
Spread at maturity
30 cm
Exposure
Sun, Partial shade
Hardiness
Hardy down to -9°C
Soil moisture
Moist soil, Damp soil
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Recommended planting time February to May
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Description

Schizostylis coccinea 'Major' is a vigorous evergreen perennial that grows in watercourses and wet meadows. It bears evergreen foliage and produces about ten beautiful red star-shaped flowers on a spike, similar to gladiolus. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Schizostylis coccinea Major (Flowering) Flowering
Schizostylis coccinea Major (Foliage) Foliage

Flowering

Flower colour red
Flowering time August to October
Flower size 3 cm
Good for cut flowers Cut flower blooms

Foliage

Foliage persistence Semi-evergreen
Foliage colour medium green

Plant habit

Height at maturity 40 cm
Spread at maturity 30 cm
Growth rate normal

Botanical data

Genus

Schizostylis

Species

coccinea

Cultivar

Major

Family

Iridaceae

Other common names

Crimson flag Lily, Kaffir lily

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

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Planting and care

Plant in a sunny position in well-drained soil. Shelter from cold winds. Cover the soil with organic mulch in winter. This young plant appreciates moist areas, next to a pond.

Planting period

Recommended planting time February to May

Intended location

Suitable for Meadow, Pond edge
Type of use Edge of border, Container
Hardiness Hardy down to -9°C (USDA zone 8b) Show map
Planting density 2 per m2
Exposure Sun, Partial shade
Soil pH Neutral
Soil type Clayey (heavy), Clayey-chalky (heavy and alkaline), Silty-loamy (rich and light)
Soil moisture Moist soil, Damp soil, rich and well-drained

Care

Pruning No pruning necessary
Overwinter Can be left in the ground
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