Schizostylis coccinea - P9

Description
With its dark green leaves, the Kaffir lily (Schizostylis coccinea) is an extremely decorative aquatic plant that is particularly suitable for areas such as pond edges, streams and edging. Pink flowers appear from September to October. It prefers well-drained soil in a sunny position. The Kaffir lily is well tolerant of frost. The upright, rhizome-forming plant usually reaches a height of approx. 60 cm.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Hesperantha coccinea.

Bulletpoints
* Cut flower * decorative flowers

Leaves
The leaves of the Kaffir lily are dark green, lanceolate.

Frost hardiness
The Kaffir lily has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Upright, rhizome-forming.

Water depth
1 - 5 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 pink-red flowers appear from September to October.

Use
Pond edge, stream course, cutting