Kaffir Lily

£5.99

Position: full sun
Soil: moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil
Rate of growth: fast-growing Flowering period: August and September Flower colour: deep red
Other features: excellent cut flowers
Hardiness: hardy although flowerspikes are vulnerable to frost damage
Stiff, upright stems of large, deep red, gladiolus-like flowers in August and September above narrow, mid-green leaves. These eye-catching kaffir lilies provide vertical interest and a late splash of colour when many summer flowers are coming to a close. Perfect for a sheltered sunny, moist but well-drained border, they make excellent cut flowers.Garden care: Apply lots of well-rotted garden compost or manure when planting. Water during dry spells and deadhead regularly. After flowering remove the faded flowerspikes and protect the crown of the plant with a deep, dry winter mulch. Lift and divide congested plants every two or three years in spring.

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