Hesperantha coccinea 'Mrs Hegarty' (Mrs Hegarty Crimson Flag LIly)
Botanical Information
| Family | Iridaceae |
| Genus | Hesperantha |
| Species | coccinea |
| Cultivar | 'Mrs Hegarty' |
| Synonyms | Schizostylis coccinea 'Mrs Hegarty' |
| Category | Perennials |
| Origin | Native to Southern Africa and Zimbabwe. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 8 - 9 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 8b |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H4 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | (-10) - (-5) |
| Temperature (°F) | 14 - 23 |
| Height | 0.5 - 1 m |
| Spread | 0.1 - 0.5 m |
| Growth | Fast |
| Flowering Period | May, June, July, August |
Description and Growing Information
| General Description | H. coccinea 'Mrs Hegarty' is a semi-evergreen perennial that blooms with bright pink flowers in early summer. This cultivar is known for the unique cupped, medium-broad petals adorned with thin stripes. |
| Shape | Bushy. |
| Landscape | Container plant, flower border, courtyard garden. |
| Propagation | Propagate by division during spring. |
| Cultivation | Grow in moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun. The plant requires shelter during the colder winds of winter, as well as a layer of organic mulch. |
| Notable Specimens | Lanhydrock Gardens, Cornwall, England. |
| Habitat | Horticultural origin. |
Photographs
Hesperantha coccinea 'Mrs Hegarty'. Form, Lanhydrock Gardens, Cornwall, England.
Hesperantha coccinea 'Mrs Hegarty'. Leaf, Lanhydrock Gardens, Cornwall, England.
Hesperantha coccinea 'Mrs Hegarty'. Flower, Lanhydrock Gardens, Cornwall, England.