Schizostylis coccinea Mrs Hegarty
Schizostylis coccinea Mrs Hegarty
Schizostylis coccinea Mrs Hegarty
Schizostylis coccinea Mrs Hegarty
Schizostylis coccinea Mrs Hegarty
Schizostylis coccinea Mrs Hegarty
Crimson flag Lily, Kaffir lily
This young plant is magnificent, which blooms for a long time in late summer.
Virginie, 28/11/2021
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Description
Schizostylis coccinea 'Mrs Hegarty' is a lovely selection of the cape lily, a vigorous rhizomatous perennial that thrives on the banks of water bodies and in damp meadows. In late summer or early autumn, this plant produces pale-pink floral spikes that somewhat resemble the stems of botanical gladioli. The foliage, in dense and spreading clumps, persists throughout winter. Apart from a relative hardiness, it is easily cultivated in sunny locations with moist soil.
Schizostylis coccinea, also known as Hesperantha coccinea, is a plant from the Iridaceae family, like gladiolus, iris, and crocosmia. It is also called scarlet gladiolus. It is a perennial herbaceous plant with rhizomatous and suckering roots originating from South Africa and Zimbabwe. Its cold hardiness does not exceed -11°C (12.2°F) for a short period. Growing rapidly, it forms slender, spreading clumps, reaching about 40cm (16in) in height and 30 to 40cm (12 to 16in) in spread. The plant colonises the soil through its rhizomes. The foliage persists throughout winter in regions with minimal frost. The leaves are slightly trailing, ribbon-like, and bright green in colour. They measure 1cm (0.4in) wide and up to 40cm (16in) long. Flowering is late, usually occurring between September and November. Thin floral stems emerge from the foliage, each reaching 60cm (24in) in height and bearing 4 to 10 alternate star-shaped flowers. Each flower consists of 6 petals and measures approximately 3.5 to 4cm (1 to 2in) in diameter. In 'Mrs Hegarty', the flowers are a delicate pink colour with a pale yellow-green centre.
Plant Schizostylis coccinea 'Mrs Hegarty' on the moist banks of a pond or at the edge of a wetland bed, alongside knotweeds, lobelias, and loosestrifes, for example. This plant does not tolerate drought and requires regular watering when rainfall is scarce. It can also be grown in containers, keeping the substrate consistently moist. In this case, overwinter the pots frost-free in a bright, unheated room. The flowers are beautiful and long-lasting in bouquets.
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Schizostylis
coccinea
Mrs Hegarty
Iridaceae
Crimson flag Lily, Kaffir lily
South Africa
Planting and care
Plant Schizostylis coccinea 'Mrs Hegarty' in a sunny position in humus or clay soil that is always slightly moist or even waterlogged. Protect it from cold winds. Prune the foliage and cover the soil with organic mulch in winter in slightly cold regions. This young plant appreciates wet areas, next to a pond. The rootstock can be planted up to 10cm (4in) below the water surface. Hardiness: -11°C (12.2°F) at its coldest.
Pot cultivation is possible, in a rich substrate kept moist. The pots should be overwintered frost-free, in a bright room or an unheated greenhouse. Reduce watering slightly in winter.
Easy propagation in spring by taking pieces of rootstock: cut at the natural separations. Dividing clumps is necessary every 3 or 4 years, to prevent the plant from weakening.
It is not very susceptible to diseases and pests.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, etc.)
It will vary according to where you live:- In zones 9 to 10 (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), flowering will occur about 2 to 4 weeks earlier.
- In zones 6 to 7 (Germany, Poland, Slovenia, and lower mountainous regions), flowering will be delayed by 2 to 3 weeks.
- In zone 5 (Central Europe, Scandinavia), blooming will be delayed by 3 to 5 weeks.
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands).
It will vary according to where you live:
- In Mediterranean zones (Marseille, Madrid, Milan, etc.), autumn and winter are the best planting periods.
- In continental zones (Strasbourg, Munich, Vienna, etc.), delay planting by 2 to 3 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 2 to 4 weeks in autumn.
- In mountainous regions (the Alps, Pyrenees, Carpathians, etc.), it is best to plant in late spring (May-June) or late summer (August-September).
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.
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