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Schizostylis Coccinea Major Seeds for Garden Planting

Schizostylis Coccinea Major Seeds for Garden Planting

$16.79 USD
$16.79 USD
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How to Sow and Plant

Germination: Maintain consistent moisture — seedlings usually emerge in 14–21 days

Sowing: Sow seeds outdoors after the last frost or start indoors ~6–8 weeks before planting.

Seed Preparation: Soak seeds overnight to improve germination chances

How to Grow

Water: Water regularly, keeping soil moist especially in dry spells.

Soil: Well-drained, organic-rich soil with consistent moisture.

Light: Full sun to partial shade supports strong growth.

Tips

Excellent for borders, beds, pond edges, and moist landscapese


Excellent for borders, beds, pond edges, and moist landscapes

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Product Information
Features
life-cycle

LIFE CYCLE

Perennial

plant-characteristics

PLANT CHARACTERISTICS

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growth-habit

GROWTH HABIT

Erect clump forming perennial

bloom-season

BLOOM SEASON

Late Summer – Autumn

flavour-profile

FLAVOUR PROFILE

Ornamental garden flower

suitable-for

SUITABLE FOR

Outdoor

About
Schizostylis Coccinea Major Seeds for Garden Planting
seed-type

SEED TYPE

Flower seeds

plant-type

PLANT TYPE

Perennial flowering plant


Schizostylis Coccinea Major, commonly known as Kaffir Lily, is a striking perennial relative of irises, native to Southern Africa. It produces tall, elegant flower spikes in vibrant warm tones — often reds and crimsons — that stand above slender, grass-like foliage. These blooms appear from late summer into autumn, adding color when many other plants are finishing their season. Suitable for garden borders, beds, moist edges, and water gardens, this plant attracts pollinators and offers long-lasting visual impact with relatively low maintenanc

Planting information
planting-season

PLANTING SEASON

Spring, Early Summer

fruit-size

FRUIT SIZE

Not Applicable

plant-height

PLANT HEIGHT

60–90 cm (

light-requirement

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

water-needs

WATER NEEDS

Moderate

hardiness-zones

HARDINESS ZONES

USDA Zones ~7–10

container-garden

CONTAINER GARDEN

Yes

plant-spacing

PLANT SPACING

30–45 cm

planting-depth

PLANTING DEPTH

Surface / Light Cover

growing-conditions

GROWING CONDITIONS

Moist but well-drained soil with sunlight

Coverage
Seed Count
Recommended Coverage
SEED COUNT
100
GTIN
036000157697

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes Schizostylis coccinea Major different from other perennial flowers?

Its graceful star-shaped blooms provide vibrant color when many summer flowers have finished blooming.

Can this plant be grown beside ponds or streams?

Yes, it performs well in consistently moist soil near ponds, streams, and water features.

Will the flowers add late-season color to the garden?

Yes, healthy plants bloom during late summer and autumn, extending seasonal interest.

Can Schizostylis coccinea Major be planted in mixed perennial borders?

Yes, it blends beautifully with ornamental grasses and other late-flowering perennials.

Do bees and butterflies visit the flowers?

Yes, the nectar-rich blooms may attract bees, butterflies, and other beneficial pollinating insects.

Can the flowers be used in fresh floral arrangements?

Yes, the elegant stems and long-lasting blooms are suitable for fresh cut flower displays.