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Xeronema callistemon

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Xeronema callistemon, commonly known as Poor Knights Lilies, is a stunning, NZ native plant. It is renowned for its impressive, red flowers which are borne on tall stems during spring. Flowering may take several years to occur but can be sped up if the plants are root bound. The Poor Knights Lily produces mid-green, flax-like leaves as it grows to 1 m tall and the same wide. Xeronema callistemon is commonly included in a mixed planting, maintained in a container, planted around the base of larger trees, included in borders, or used to line an entranceway.

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Small Xeronema callistemon plant.
The average plant height is 20 cm
$23.13

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Suited to regions:Subtropical, Temperate
Plant type:Flax and Flax like
Height:1.00 m
Spread:1.00 m
Flowering time:Spring
Tolerances:
Garden uses:Borders, Living areas, Parks, Paths & Steps, Pool areas, Specimen
Garden styles:Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern, Native, Tropical
Easy to grow?Yes
Maintenance requirementsLow
Growth rateMedium
Also known asPoor Knights Lilies, Xeronema callistemon, Poor Knights Lily, Xeronema, Poor Knights Lily For Sale, Xeronema callistemon Poor Knights Lily

Xeronema callistemon Details

Xeronema callistemon, commonly known as Poor Knights Lilies, is a stunning, NZ native plant. It is renowned for its impressive, red flowers which are borne on tall stems during spring. Flowering may take several years to occur but can be sped up if the plants are root bound. The Poor Knights Lily produces mid-green, flax-like leaves as it grows to 1 m tall and the same wide. This Lily needs very good drainage and does best in a full sun position, protected from frost. Xeronema callistemon is commonly included in a mixed planting, maintained in a container, planted around the base of larger trees, included in borders, or used to line an entranceway. A mass planting provides for an impressive display.

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