Watsonia embodies botanical beauty. Cultivate indigenous magic in your garden.
Family name: Iridaceae
Name derived from: Named after a London physician and naturalist, Sir William Watson (1715 – 1787).
Sun Exposure: Full sun, semi-shade
Planting time: March – May
Flowering time: September to December
Active growth time: Spring to late summer
Dormancy time: February to March
Lifting time: No need to lift unless their location receives regular water in dormancy
Type (true bulb, rhizome, corm, etc): Corm
Mature height: 1m
Planting depth: 4cm
Planting spacing: 15cm
Lowest temperature: 0°C
Watering frequency: Every 3-4 days. More frequently in pots, provided it hasn’t rained.
Position and soil: Plant in humus-rich, light, friable and well-draining soil. Plant in borders or en masses. Provide bulb food and mulch with compost.
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