Description
Watsonia 🌸
(Watsonia spp.)
Bring a burst of vibrant colour to your garden with Watsonia, a stunning South African perennial known for its tall, sword-like leaves and spectacular spikes of tubular blooms. Flowering in shades of pink, red, orange, and white, these beauties create an eye-catching display from late spring through summer, attracting sugar birds, bees, and butterflies. Perfect for borders, mixed beds, or naturalised wildflower gardens, Watsonias add both height and drama to your landscape.
Growing Conditions 🌿
Light: Full sun for best flowering
Soil: Well-draining, sandy or loamy soil
Watering: Moderate – water well during active growth but reduce once dormant
Climate: Thrives in Mediterranean climates; drought-tolerant once established
Flowering Season: Late spring to midsummer
Frost: Semi-hardy; protect from heavy frost
Maintenance: Cut back old flower spikes after blooming; divide clumps every 3–4 years for strong growth
Why You’ll Love It 💚
Striking, tall flower spikes perfect for adding vertical interest
Attracts sugar birds and pollinators
Low maintenance and drought-tolerant
Ideal for coastal and water-wise gardens
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