Schizostylis 'Mrs Hegarty' - Pink River Lily, Pond Edge & Border Plant
Schizostylis 'Mrs Hegarty' - Pink River Lily, Pond Edge & Border Plant
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Schizostylis coccinea 'Mrs Hegarty' (now listed as Hesperantha coccinea 'Mrs Hegarty') is a river lily with grassy, sword-shaped leaves. It is one of the earlier forms to flower, producing pale pink, cup-shaped flowers from late summer into autumn.
River lily at a glance
| Botanical name | Hesperantha coccinea 'Mrs Hegarty' (syn. Schizostylis coccinea) |
|---|---|
| Common name | River lily, crimson flag lily |
| Plant type | Clump-forming, semi-evergreen perennial |
| Height and spread | About 40–60 cm tall, about 30 cm wide |
| Flowers | Pale pink, cup-shaped, up to 6 cm across, late summer to autumn |
| Position | Full sun, sheltered |
| Soil | Moist soil that does not dry out; not waterlogged in winter |
| Pond depth | The water's edge, with the roots in wet soil |
| Hardiness | RHS H4 – hardy in an average UK winter (-10 to -5°C) |
| Native to | Southern Africa (not UK native) |
Can river lily grow by a pond?
Yes. In the wild it grows on stream banks, with its roots in wet soil. In colder UK winters it does better where the crown is not sitting in waterlogged soil.
Is it hardy?
The RHS rates it H4, hardy through an average UK winter. Give it a sheltered, sunny spot and a winter mulch in colder areas.
How to plant and care for it
Plant in spring in full sun. Deadhead to prolong flowering. It can spread into the wild, so do not dump unwanted plants.
Which size should I buy?
Bare-root plants (7 cm, 9 cm, 1 litre and 3 litre) arrive without a pot or compost and are the most economical way to plant a group. Potted plants (9 cm, 1 litre and 3 litre) arrive growing in our peat-free compost and give a faster display. Packs of 3 come in 7 cm, 9 cm, 1 litre and 3 litre bare-root sizes and cost less per plant. The 2x Pot & Compost option is two plants supplied with pots and compost.
Pond depth: 5 - 10cm
Light: Full sun
Hardiness: Hardy
Height and spread: 40 - 80cm tall, 20 - 30cm wide
Planting and flowering months are shown in the calendar under the photos.
Bare root (7 cm, 9 cm, 1 litre, 3 litre): plants sent without a pot or compost, ready to plant straight away. The most economical way to plant a group.
Potted (9 cm, 1 litre, 3 litre): plants growing in our recycled, peat-free compost made in Lincolnshire. Larger sizes give a faster display.
Pack of 3 (7 cm bare-root, 9 cm bare-root, 1 litre bare-root, 3 litre bare-root): three plants of the chosen size at a lower price per plant.
2x Pot & Compost: two plants supplied with pots and compost.
Sizes shown with a line through them are currently unavailable.
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