WATSONIA SEEDS

The Watsonia genus, commonly known as Bugle Lily, is a striking and elegant member of the Iridaceae family. These herbaceous perennials are celebrated for their tall, upright spikes of tubular flowers in shades of pink, orange, red, and white, which bloom from late spring through summer. Watsonia adds bold vertical interest and vibrant colour to borders, rock gardens, and Mediterranean-style plantings.

Native to southern Africa, Watsonia thrives in well-drained soils and sunny locations, tolerating drought and poor soils once established. These low-maintenance plants are ideal for water-wise gardens and are highly attractive to pollinators such as bees and butterflies. Popular species include Watsonia borbonica, admired for its vivid pink flowers, and Watsonia pillansii, valued for its bright orange blooms and robust growth habit.

The Watsonia genus combines beauty, resilience, and adaptability, making it an excellent choice for gardeners seeking tall, colourful plants that bring drama and ecological value to their landscapes.

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  1. WATSONIA BORBONICA

    Large, vibrant, rose-pink, fragrant, tubular, trumpet-shaped flowers sit upon tall stems rising to more than one metre, and these bloom from late spring to early summer. Occasionally white-flowered seedlings may appear. Foliage is attractive fans of sword-shaped, iris-like green leaves. The genus name honours Sir William Watson (1715-1787), English scientist and physician, who discovered this species on the island of Reunion in the Indian Ocean, once called Ile Bourbon in honor of the Bourbon kings of France. ... Learn More

    $2.98

    (20 seeds)

  2. WATSONIA MERIANA VAR BULBILLIFERA (Bulbils)

    The lovely Bugle Lily, native to the hills of South Africa, has sword-shaped leaves above which open delicate, soft-apricot coloured flowers, borne on a tall spike-like inflorescence, and that do actually resemble a bugle. Seeds ripen in late summer and finally in late autumn clusters of small brown bulbils form high on the dying stems, and can be easily picked off to start new colonies elsewhere before they fall! ... Learn More

    $3.41

    (5 seeds)

  3. WATSONIA MERIANA VAR BULBILLIFERA (Seeds)

    The lovely Bugle Lily, native to the hills of South Africa, has sword-shaped leaves above which open delicate, soft-apricot coloured flowers, borne on a tall spike-like inflorescence, and that do actually resemble a bugle. Seeds ripen in late summer and finally in late autumn clusters of small brown bulbils form high on the dying stems, and can be easily picked off to start new colonies elsewhere before they fall! ... Learn More

    $3.22

    (10 seeds)

  4. WATSONIA PILLANSII

    In early summer strong erect stems display heads of stunning, brilliant orange flowers which bloom for many weeks, making it a constantly-producing amazing cut flower. A protected location such as close to a south or west facing wall is preferable, where it is capable of freezing to the ground in extreme cold, and then re-growing vigorously, and still blooming in late spring to early summer! Rich, well-drained soil with regular summer moisture will ensure constant flowering, but if allowed to go completely dry in summer, just as with other watsonias, it will die back, returning with the firs ... Learn More

    $3.22

    (10 seeds)

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