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Hesperantha coccinea 'Major' (Crimson flag lily 'Major')

Other names: Schizostylis coccinea 'Grandiflora' , Schizostylis coccinea 'Gigantea' , Schizostylis coccinea grandiflora, Hesperantha coccinea 'Grandiflora' , Hesperantha coccinea 'Gigantea' , Schizostylis coccinea 'Major', Kaffir lily 'Major'

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Variety or Cultivar
'Major' is a vigorous, clump-forming, rhizomatous, semi-evergreen perennial with narrow, sword-shaped, light green leaves and stiff stems bearing lax spikes of red flowers from late summer into autumn.
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Flower

Spring Summer Autumn Winter
Flower

Foliage

Spring Summer Autumn Winter
Foliage
Height and spread

Height and spread

Size Max height Max spread To maturity
1 m 0.5 m 2-5 years
3 ft 1 ft 2-5 years

Where to grow

Soil type
  • Chalky
  • Clay
  • Loamy
  • Sandy
Soil drainage
  • Moist but well-drained
  • Well-drained
Soil pH
  • Acid
  • Alkaline
  • Neutral
Sunlight
  • Full Sun
Aspect
  • South
Exposure
  • Sheltered

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Cultivation

Plant in moderately fertile, moist but well-drained in full sun. Shelter from cold drying winds. Mulch in winter.

Suggested uses

Containers/Patio, Flower Arranging, Beds and borders, Mediterranean, Sub-Tropical, Cottage/Informal, City, Low Maintenance, Garden edging

UK hardiness

H4

USDA zones

Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 10

Sunset zone

H2, H1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

WUCOLS

North-Central Coastal = Unknown
Central Valley = Unknown
South Coastal = Unknown
South Inland = Unknown
High and Intermediate Desert = Unknown
Low Desert = Unknown

Foliage

Semi-evergreen

Habit

Clump-forming

Native to

Garden origin

Drought tolerant

No

Flood tolerant

No

Toxicity

Not toxic

Plant care

Pruning

Deadhead to prolong flowering. Cut down stems after flowering.

Propagation methods

Division

Pests

Generally pest free.

Diseases

Generally disease free.

Deadhead regularly (optional)

Divide and replant in spring

Plant container grown plants in a sunny sheltered spot

Protect in winter with dry mulch (in cold areas)

Mulch in Autumn (optional)

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Hesperantha coccinea 'Professor Barnard' Crimson flag lily 'Professor Barnard'
Hesperantha coccinea 'Jennifer'
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Hesperantha coccinea 'Jennifer' Crimson flag lily 'Jennifer'
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Hesperantha coccinea 'Sunrise'
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Hesperantha coccinea 'Sunrise' Crimson flag lily 'Sunrise'
Hesperantha coccinea 'Simply Pink'
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Hesperantha coccinea 'Simply Pink' Kaffir lily 'Simply Pink'
Hesperantha coccinea 'Oregon Sunset'
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Hesperantha coccinea 'Oregon Sunset' Crimson flag lily 'Oregon Sunset'
Hesperantha coccinea 'Hilary Gould'
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Hesperantha coccinea 'Hilary Gould' Crimson flag lily 'Hilary Gould'
Hesperantha coccinea 'Jack Frost'
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Hesperantha coccinea 'Jack Frost' Crimson flag lily 'Jack Frost'
Hesperantha coccinea 'Mollie Gould'
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Hesperantha coccinea 'Mollie Gould' Crimson flag lily 'Mollie Gould'
Hesperantha coccinea f. alba
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Hesperantha coccinea f. alba Crimson flag lily (white form)
Hesperantha coccinea 'Ice Maiden'
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Hesperantha coccinea 'Ice Maiden' Crimson flag lily 'Ice Maiden'
Hesperantha coccinea 'Big Mama'
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Hesperantha coccinea 'Big Mama' Crimson flag lily 'Big Mama'
Hesperantha coccinea 'Cindy Towe'
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Hesperantha coccinea 'Cindy Towe' Crimson flag lily 'Cindy Towe'
Hesperantha coccinea 'Snow Maiden'
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Hesperantha coccinea 'Snow Maiden' Crimson flag lily 'Snow Maiden'
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Hesperantha huttonii Pink flag lily
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