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WATSONIA pillansii
Commonly known as Bugle lily
Tubular orange-red flowers
£15.50 each
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Good to know
Protect with a winter mulch in frost-prone areas -
Pests & Diseases
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Place of origin
South Africa (Western Cape, Eastern Cape, KwaZulu/Natal, Mpumalanga) -
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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Orange
Orange red -
SpikesBranched spikes of 20-25, 6-tepal lobed flowers to 5cm (2in) long
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Tubular
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Cottage garden
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Greenhouse / conservatoryNot 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 winterUse loam-based potting compost (JI No.2) with added sharp sand and leaf mould
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Patio / pot plants
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Rockery (inc alpine)
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Sub-tropical / mediterranean
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Town garden
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Half hardy (down to 0)
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Height
50-120cm (20-48in) -
Spread
10cm (4in)
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Bulb/Corm or rhizomatous perennialSlender, clump-forming cormous perennial.
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Tender - cool or frost free greenhouse
Tolerant 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) -
Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Fertile moist well-drained soil
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Full sun
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Partial shade
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Mature Size50-120cm (20-48in)
10cm (4in)
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