Description
Watsonia – Towering Beauty with Indigenous Charm
Bring vertical drama and dazzling colour to your garden with Watsonia, a bold, indigenous favourite known for its tall spikes of tubular blooms and sword-like foliage. Bursting into flower from late winter to early summer, Watsonia is a must-have for wildlife-friendly gardens, attracting sunbirds and other pollinators in droves.
Perfect for fynbos gardens, rockeries, and mass plantings, Watsonia thrives in full sun and well-drained soils. Once planted, it naturalises easily, forming impressive clumps that return year after year with minimal effort.
Growing Tips:
Sunlight: Full sun for strong, upright growth
Soil: Well-drained, sandy or loamy soil enriched with compost
Watering: Moderate in winter and spring; dry in summer when dormant
Flowering Time: Late winter to early summer (depending on variety)
Height: Up to 1.5 metres when in bloom
Planting Time: Autumn (March–May)
Why You’ll Love It:
Indigenous and water-wise once established
Striking cut flowers
Sunbird magnet
Excellent for slopes, borders, and natural-style gardens
Add Watsonia to your garden and enjoy a burst of homegrown colour and elegance that comes back stronger each season.
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