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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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    • Good to know
      Suitable for areas with little or no frost. A species displaced in commerce by gladiolus.
    • Pests & Diseases
      None
    • Cottage garden
    • Greenhouse / conservatory
      Not the sort of plants to be grown outside where there are likely to be frosts. These plants need to be grown in a conservatory or cool greenhouse or at least brought inside for the winter
    • Patio / pot plants
    • Rockery (inc alpine)
    • Sub-tropical / mediterranean
    • Town garden
    • Bulb/Corm or rhizomatous perennial
      Cormous perennial
    • Herbaceous
      Early in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.
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    Watsonia - Growing Guide

    Varieties

    WATSONIA pillansii
    Tubular orange-red flowers
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £15.50
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