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WATSONIA

Commonly known as Bugle lily

Genus of 51 species of cormous perennials, usually found on rocky or grassy slopes and plateaux in South Africa and Madagascar.

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Bulb/Corm or rhizomatous perennial - cormous perennials with erect, usualyy sword-shaped basal leaves and showy spikes of tubular red, orange, pink or white flowers
Herbaceous - Early in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.
Will grow outside in milder locations - This could include plants which would survive happily in a greenhouse or conservatory if not in a mild location. If you have a sheltered spot in your garden then it may do well here. - under glass use loam-based compost with added sharp sand and leaf mould.
Full sun
Additional Features - Good to know - - suitable for areas with little or no frost. A species displaced in commerce by gladiolus.
Pests & Diseases - none
Place of origin - South Africa, Madagascar.
Flower Shape - Spikes -
Tubular
Hardiness - Frost hardy (down to -5) -

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Growing Watsonia

WACHENDORFIA thyrsiflora

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WATSONIA pillansii >

Commonly known as: Bugle lily.

Tubular orange-red flowers

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£15.00 each

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Available late spring to early summer 2021 - These plants will be available again sometime in late spring/early summer depending on growing conditions.

WATSONIA 'Tresco Hybrids' >

Commonly known as: Bugle lily.

Shades of pink and red

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£15.00 each

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Available late spring to early summer 2021 - These plants will be available again sometime in late spring/early summer depending on growing conditions.