| Botanical name | Watsonia species |
|---|---|
| Plant Care |  Deciduous Deciduous – Sheds Its Leaves Annually  Full Sun Full Sun – Prefers 6 or more hours of sun per day.  Frost Hardy Frost Hardy – Can Handle frost without damage.  Moderate Watering Moderate Watering – Requires Regular Watering.  Indigenous Indigenous – Originates in South Africa. |
| Categories | |
| Flowers | Many hybrids are available; mainly in autumn shades and pinks, reds, lavenders and whites. |
| Common name(s) | Watsonia |
| Origin | |
| Maintenance | These plants should be well watered for best results. |
| Uses | They make excellent cut flowers. |
| Interesting planting ideas | These tall plants give a spectacular show of colour when planted in drifts. |
| Interesting info | They multiply freely and make good bedding plants that do best when well watered. |
| Other languages | Knolpypie (A) |
Watsonia species (Watsonia)
- Botanical name: Watsonia species
- Common name(s): Watsonia
- Categories: Bulbs
Plant description:
These tall plants give a spectacular show of colour when planted in drifts. They multiply freely and make good bedding plants that do best when well watered. Many hybrids are available; mainly in autumn shades and pinks, reds, lavenders and whites. They make excellent cut flowers.
Family: Iridaceae
Botanical Pronunciation: wot-SO-ni-a
Watsonia species requirements and features
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Moderate Maintenance
Requires moderate maintenance.
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Many hybrids are available; mainly in autumn shades and pinks, reds, lavenders and whites. 
