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coral drops

Bessera elegans

Genus: Bessera
Family: Asparagaceae

About this plant

A perennial with narrow, upright leaves to about 70cm tall. In late summer or autumn it produces a terminal cluster of dainty, scarlet and white flowers, on long, fine stems

Growing Information

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0-0.1 Metre

Hardiness

H2

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

LoamSandy

pH

AcidAlkalineNeutral

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Moisture

Well Drained

Aspect

East FacingWest Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Under glass, grow in loam-based potting compost in full light. Water moderately in full growth and keep dry once the leaves die down. Outdoors, plant 6cm deep in well-drained soil in full sun in spring. Keep dormant corms dry in winter

Pruning

No pruning needed

Pests

Generally trouble free

Diseases

Generally trouble free

Garden Uses

Uses

Cottage InformalPatio ContainerLow Maintenance

Planting Places

OutdoorConservatoryWall Trained

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0-0.1 Metre

Habit

Climbing

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years