Bessera elegans — Coral drops
The long thin leaves are prostrate on the soil. Towards the end of the summer the 60cm high flowerstalks suddenly rise each with 3-4 beautiful coral red campanulate flowers. Should be grown in pots and well shaded positions. As soon as the leaves wilt the pots should be kept dry during the winter dormancy.
- Family :Liliaceae
- Subfamily :Themidaceae
- Common name :Coral drops
- Native to :Mexique
- Native climate :sub tropical (dry winter)
- Colour :Red
- Hardiness :medium
- Exposure :shade
- Storage organ :corm
- Growth :summer grower
- Flowering height :40-70 cm
- Uses :Containers or pot
Growing cycle
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Planting :January (sem. 3-4), February (sem. 1-4), March (sem. 1-4), April (sem. 1-1)
Growth :May (sem. 1-4), June (sem. 1-4), July (sem. 1-4), August (sem. 1-4), September (sem. 1-4), October (sem. 1-4)
Flowering :August (sem. 3-4), September (sem. 1-4)