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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-evergreen - Keeps 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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Red -
Height - 1.5m (5ft) -
Spread - 15cm (6in)
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Bulb/Corm or rhizomatous perennial - clump-forming cormous perennial.
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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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Half hardy - unheated greenhouse / mild winter - Hardy 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 -
Additional Features - Good to know - - bold and striking, one of the tallest of the family. Protect with a winter mulch in frost-prone areas -
Pests & Diseases - none -
Place of origin - South Africa -
Flower Shape - Tubular - - 6-tepalled flowers, 5cm (2in) long. Flowers are set horizontally and open to reveal 3 long purple anthers
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Hardiness - Frost hardy (down to -5) -
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Seasonal Interest - Autumn -
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Summer
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Soil Conditions - Fertile moist well-drained soil - - moderately fertile, humus-rich soil which does not dry out in summer
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Watsonia - Growing Guide
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1.5m (5ft)
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15cm (6in) |
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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
