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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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OrangeOrange red -
Height50-120cm (20-48in) -
Spread10cm (4in)
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Bulb/Corm or rhizomatous perennialSlender, clump-forming cormous perennial.
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Half hardy - unheated greenhouse / mild winterHardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK except in severe winters and a risk from sudden (early) frosts. May be hardy elsewhere with wall shelter or good micro-climate. Likely to be damaged or killed in cold winters. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -5°C (23°F) -
Full sun -
Partial shade
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Additional Features
Good to knowProtect with a winter mulch in frost-prone areas
Pests & DiseasesNone
Place of originSouth Africa (Western Cape, Eastern Cape, KwaZulu/Natal, Mpumalanga) -
Flower ShapeSpikesBranched spikes of 20-25 flowers to 5cm (2in) longTubular
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Garden Location/ConditionsRockery (inc alpine)
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HardinessFrost hardy (down to -5)
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Seasonal InterestAutumnSummer
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Soil ConditionsFertile moist well-drained soil
Watsonia - Growing Guide
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50-120cm (20-48in)
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10cm (4in) |
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WATSONIA
Bugle lily
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WATSONIA 'Tresco Hybrids'
Bugle lily
shades of pink and red
Gift-wrapping available
£15.50 each
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)
2 options from £6.00
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 £10.20
