Chasmanthe

Otherwise known as ‘African Flag’, the banner-like blooms of Chasmanthe Floribunda ‘Ducktii’ fly at full mast from the stem, glinting gold in the sunlight.

Pleasing little buds emerge in neat rows, before bursting open into tubular flowers of canary yellow. Beside the spires of blooms, blades of iris-like, lime-green foliage stand bolt upright, striking a handsome silhouette. Native to South Africa, Chasmanthe Floribunda ‘Ducktii’ are particularly well-suited to being grown in pots which can easily be brought under cover over winter.

The tall, sturdy stems make long-lasting, unusual cut flowers – snip them whilst still in bud and watch as they pop open in the vase.