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Hesperaloe parviflora Brakelights ('Perpa'PBR)

small-flowered hesperaloe [Brakelights]

A low-growing, clump-forming evergreen perennial succulent with rosettes of arching, linear silvery-green foliage to around 60cm in height. Flower spikes to 1.5m high produce masses of bright coral-red, tubular flowers in summer which last longer when the weather is hot

Synonyms
Hesperaloe parvifolia 'Perpa'PBR
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Size
Ultimate height
1–1.5 metres
Time to ultimate height
5–10 years
Ultimate spread
0.5–1 metres
Growing conditions
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Well–drained
pH
Acid, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Green Grey Silver
Summer Red Green Grey Silver
Autumn Green Grey Silver
Winter Green Grey Silver
Position
  • Full sun
Aspect

South–facing or West–facing

Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness
H4
Botanical details
Family
Asparagaceae
Native to GB / Ireland
No
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Tufted
Genus

A genus of flowering, yucca-like plants, native to arid parts of Texas in the USA and Mexico, forming rosettes of long, narrow foliage with long panicles or racemes of orange-red flowers

Name status

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How to grow

Cultivation

Outdoors, grow in poor to moderately fertile, sharply-drained, neutral to acid soil in full sun. Protect from excessive winter wet. Under glass, grow in standard cactus compost in full light. In growth water moderately and apply a low-nitrogen fertiliser monthly; water sparingly in winter; see hardy cacti and succulents cultivation for further advice

Propagation

Propagate by seed or separating offsets in spring

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • Architectural
  • City and courtyard gardens
  • Coastal
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Gravel garden
  • Patio and container plants
  • Sub-tropical
  • Conservatory and greenhouse
Pruning

No pruning required

Pests

May be susceptible to scale insects and aphids when flowering

Diseases

Generally disease-free

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