Bessera elegans
"Coral drops"
Orders placed until 29 February 2026
You can expect your order in February/March 2026
Orders placed 1 March - 15 April 2026
You can expect your order in March/April 2026
Orders placed 16 April - 15 May 2026
You can expect your order within 10 business days
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Description
Bring a touch of the exotic to your garden with Bessera elegans, an exquisite bulbous perennial that delivers a truly dazzling display. Also known as the coral drops plant, Bessera elegans produces delicate, pendant-like blooms in vibrant scarlet, each adorned with contrasting white markings for an elegant finish. These enchanting flowers dangle gracefully on slender stems, creating a cascading effect that adds movement and charm to borders, rock gardens, or patio pots.
Flowering in late summer to early autumn, Bessera elegans thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, making it an excellent choice for brightening up sunny corners of your garden. Its fine, grass-like foliage complements the flowers beautifully, adding to its sophisticated appeal. Despite its exotic appearance, Bessera elegans is surprisingly easy to grow. Plant the coral drops corms in spring, and let this Mexican native reward you with months of floral splendour. Perfect for pollinator-friendly gardens, its vibrant blooms attract bees and butterflies, adding even more life to your space.
For gardeners seeking a touch of elegance and an unusual conversation piece, Bessera elegans is the perfect addition. Whether in containers or flower beds, its striking beauty never fails to impress.
Bessera elegans earns its common name coral drops from its vibrant, dangling scarlet red flowers resembling precious coral jewellery.
Key features
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Good for cutting
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Perfect for pots
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Comes back every year
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Fragrant
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Loved by pollinators
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Thrives well in full sun
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Packed in paper bags
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Drought tolerant
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Needs winter protection
Specs & details
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Botanical name
Bessera elegans
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Flower colour
Coral, scarlet
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Corm size
5/+
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Established height
50-70cm
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Established spread
10-20cm
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Plant spacing
60 corms per m2
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Leaf colour
Green
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Habit
Upright
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Life cycle
Perennial
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Hardiness
Tender/Tropical
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Years to establish
1st year
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Sunlight
Full sun
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Position
Sheltered
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Suitable for
Pots
Gravel gardens
Exotic gardens
Rockery
Cottage gardens
Cut flower gardens -
Soil acidity
Any
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Soil moisture
Free draining
Dry -
Soil type
Loam
Sandy
Multipurpose compost -
Growing skill
Requires specific conditions
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Scented
Yes
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Pollinator-friendly
No
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Mouse resistant
No
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Rabbit resistant
No
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Deer resistant
No
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Toxicity
No report
Plant calendar
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | June | July | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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- Planting
- Flowering
Useful information
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Orders placed until 29 February 2025
You can expect your order in February/March 2025Orders placed 1 March - 15 April 2025
You can expect your order in March/April 2025Orders placed 16 April - 15 May 2025
You can expect your order within 10 business days
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