Hesperantha huttonii (Pink flag lily)

Other names: Acidanthera huttonii

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Where to grow

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

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Additional plant details

Cultivation

Plant in moderately fertile, moist but well-drained in full sun with shelter from cold, drying winds. Protect with a thick, dry mulch in winter.

Suggested uses

Containers/Patio, Flower Arranging, Beds and borders, Mediterranean, Cottage/Informal, City, Low Maintenance, Wallside and trellises

UK hardiness

H4

USDA zones

Zone 8, Zone 9, Zone 10, Zone 11

Sunset zone

WUCOLS

North-Central Coastal = Moderate/Medium
Central Valley = Moderate/Medium
South Coastal = Moderate/Medium
South Inland = Moderate/Medium
High and Intermediate Desert = Inappropriate
Low Desert = Unknown

Foliage

Semi-evergreen

Habit

Erect, Clump-forming

Native to

South Africa

Drought tolerant

No

Flood tolerant

No

Toxicity

Not toxic

Plant care

Pruning

Deadhead to prolong flowering. Cut down stems in late autumn or winter.

Propagation methods

Seed, Division, Offsets

Propagation

Sow seed at 16-18C (61-64F) in spring or autumn. Separata offsets in spring.

Pests

Generally pest free.

Diseases

Generally disease free.

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