Hesperantha coccinea 'Pink Princess'
Hesperantha coccinea 'Pink Princess', is a pale pink cultivar of Flag Lily. In bud, the colour on the undersides of the petals display as a mid-pink and as the flower opens the upper surface of the petals are revealed as a very delicate pale-pink that contrast with the lemon-yellow throat and the yellow anthers. Originating as a sport of the stronger pink Hesperantha coccinea 'Jennifer' it is also known as Hesperantha coccinea 'Wilfred J. Bryant'.
Hesperantha coccinea 'Pink Princess' can start flowering as early as mid-August, continuing throughout the late summer and autumn into early winter.
All Hesperanthas like a rich, fertile soil that is also well-drained with plenty of added grit. It appreciates full sun and in colder regions will benefit from a sheltered aspect.
Additional Information
| Order | Asparagales |
|---|---|
| Family | Iridaceae |
| Sub-Family | Crocoideae |
| Synonyms | Hesperantha coccinea 'Wilfred J. Bryant', Schizostylis coccinea 'Wilfred J. Bryant', Schizostylis ixioides, Schizostylis pauciflora, |
| Geographical Origin | Horticultural cultivar - type species from South Africa |
| Cultivation | Warm, sunny, sheltered aspect. A fertile substrate with plenty of grit or gravel for winter drainage. Keep moist in summer with regualar watering |
| Eventual Height | 60cm |
| Eventual Spread | 80-90cm |
| Hardiness | Hardy down to at least -10C. Good winter drainage is important and it benefits from a mulch, either of bark or gravel depending on the garden style |
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