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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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Semi-evergreenKeeps some of its foliage all year, and will drop some leaves as well.Sword-shaped leaves 25-60cm (10-24in) long
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Shades of pinkAll shades of pink through to Carmine (red)Violet-purple -
Height60cm (24in) -
Spread10cm (4in)
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Bulb/Corm or rhizomatous perennialSlender, clump-forming cormous perennial.
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Tender - cool or frost free greenhouseTolerant of low temperatures, but not surviving being frozen. Except in frost-free inner-city areas or coastal extremities requires glasshouse conditions. Plant can withstand temperatures down to 1°C (34°F) -
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Partial shade
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Additional Features
Good to knowProtect with a winter mulch or lift in autumn and store in a dry, frost-free location
Pests & DiseasesNone
Place of originTresco, Isles of Scilly, UK. -
Flower ShapeSpikesTubular
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Garden Location/ConditionsBorderSuitable for a warm, sheltered borderCoastal / windsweptRockery (inc alpine)
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HardinessHalf hardy (down to 0)
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Seasonal InterestAutumnSummer
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Soil ConditionsMedium to light, fertile, well drained soilSoil should not dry out in summer
Watsonia - Growing Guide
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60cm (24in)
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10cm (4in) |
Useful extras...
Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
3 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
3 options from £3.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants.
Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
Only £7.50
Garden Goodies
Slate Plant Labels
These wonderfully tactile natural slate plant labels are hand made in Cornwall and come with a chalk pen.
Just stick them in your pot or border. Pack of 6.
Only £10.00
