Schizostylis coccinea 'Snow Maiden'

Schizostylis coccinea 'Snow Maiden'

 - syn. Hesperantha; comm. Kaffir Lily

The best white flowered "Kaffir Lily" also known as Hesperantha , this is a variety that is not too ungainly and tall, but forms neat clumps of linear green leaves that radiate cup-shaped flowers in late summer to autumn months.

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Unit Description:

50 Plants / Tray

Resilience:

Hardy

Habit:

Upright

Flowering Time:

November - December

Height x Spread:

100 x 25 cm

Available to Order:

January - November

Recommend Sales:

February - November

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Alternative Names:

syn. Hesperantha; comm. Kaffir Lily

Narrative Description:

The best white flowered "Kaffir Lily" also known as Hesperantha , this is a variety that is not too ungainly and tall, but forms neat clumps of linear green leaves that radiate cup-shaped flowers in late summer to autumn months.

Ideal Conditions:

Prefers full sun, or partial shade with free-draining soil

Possible Situation:

Perfect for the border, raised bed or large container to create some height as well as adding form and texture to the garden situation.

Resilience:

Hardy

Habit:

Upright

Height x Spread / Trail:

100 x 25 cm

Features:

Typical Season:

Autumn

Flower Colour:

white

Foliage Colour:

green

Flowering Time:

November - December

Planting Recommendations:

Bed/Border

Raised Bed

Container

Prefers:

Full Sun

Part Sun

Temperature Tolerance:

A hardy plant which will survive normal winter conditions outside, especially if protected from the worst frosts.

Plant Care:

Cultural Information

Family:

IRIDACEAE

Genus:

Schizostylis

Species:

coccinea

Cultivar:

Snow Maiden

Alternative Names:

syn. Hesperantha; comm. Kaffir Lily

Category:

Hardy Perennials

Recommended Pot Sizes:

11cm

1Ltr

3Ltr+

Pot Spacing:

Leave enough room so that foliage does not overlap within crop time.

Typical time required from pot to sale:

26 weeks over Winter

12 weeks in Spring / Summer

Based on producing a finished pot size of 1L for plug products and 2L for liner products. (*)

Growing Media / Irrigation / Water Capacity:

Free draining - keep evenly moist

Feeding / Fertilser
(during crop time):

NPK balanced feeding

Feeding Frequency:

Requires normal/regular feeding (Standard EC)

Recommended pH:

Standard 5.0 to 5.5

Growth Regulation PGR:

Due to the current approval situation, please contact your PGR provider

Temperature During Production:

Cool crop 4 - 12°C

Temperature During Transport:

12-16°C

Availability

Available for Delivery:

January - November

Recommended Sales Window:

February - November

Forecast Availability:

Sold Out Until Further Notice

Please note: this forecasted availability is a guide only. Quantities can be increased or produced earlier on request.

Point of Sale Material:

XL 15cm (£5.25)

P&D Susceptibility

Common Pests:

Common Diseases:

Botrytis

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Additional Notes (*):

All information provided is based on producing a default finished pot size of 1L for our plug products, and 2L for 7cm and 9cm liner products. For alternative pot sizes please adjust cultural notes accordingly.

Finishing times - Based on average estimated climatic and environmental conditions, and are for guidance purposes only.

Temperature – These conditions assume a protected ornamental growing environment. Recommended growing is generally above 5°C.

Feeding – Does not specify controlled release or liquid fertiliser application. This choice will depend on your conditions, requirements and preferences – please contact your fertiliser consultant for suitable products to meet your requirements.

Growing media and pH – Is shown for guidance purposes only - please contact your growing media consultant for suitable growing media to meet your requirements.



Disclaimer

This information is for guidance purposes only and is based upon our own growing environment and experience during trials. It is wise to use your own knowledge about your growing conditions and local environment in order to make informed cultural decisions.

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