Schizostylis c. 'Alba' - 2 Ltr pot

Description
With its medium green leaves, Kaffir lily 'Alba' (Schizostylis coccinea) is a highly decorative aquatic plant that is particularly suitable for areas such as pond edges, streams and edging. White flowers appear from August to November. It prefers well-drained soil in a sunny position. The Kaffir lily 'Alba' is well tolerant of frost. The upright, rhizome-forming plant usually reaches a height of approx. 40 cm.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Hesperantha coccinea.

Bulletpoints
* Cut flower * decorative flowers

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Kaffir lily 'Alba' are medium green, lanceolate.

Frost hardiness
The Kaffir lily 'Alba' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Upright, rhizome-forming.

Water depth
0 - 2 cm

Location
Preferred location in a sunny position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the ground is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
A slow-release fertiliser can be used in spring. This releases the nutrients slowly and continuously so that the plant is evenly supplied over a longer period of time.

Flower
The white flowers appear from August to November.

Use
Pond edge, stream course, cutting