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Orange Watsonia

Watsonia Strains Orange

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Overview

The Orange Watsonia (Watsonia meriana var. 'bulbillifera') is a vibrant perennial, flaunting spikes of tubular orange flowers. It blooms in late spring to summer, reaching 2 to 5 feet tall. This South African native prefers well-drained soil and full sun. Hardy in USDA zones 8-10, it brings dramatic vertical interest and attracts hummingbirds. Space these eye-catching bulbs 18 inches apart for a dazzling display in temperate gardens.

Sun FullWater MediumZones 9–10Type Perennial
Orange Watsonia (Watsonia Strains Orange) — Its upright growth habit and sword-like foliage add vertical interest
Orange Watsonia (Watsonia Strains Orange) — Hardy in USDA zones 8-10, it brings dramatic vertical interest and attracts hummingbirdsOrange Watsonia (Watsonia Strains Orange) — 'bulbillifera') is a vibrant perennial, flaunting spikes of tubular orange flowersOrange Watsonia (Watsonia Strains Orange) — Space these eye-catching bulbs 18 inches apart for a dazzling display in temperate gardensOrange Watsonia (Watsonia Strains Orange) — trumpet-shaped flowers that bloom atop tallOrange Watsonia (Watsonia Strains Orange) — It prefers well-draining soil and can tolerate brief periods of drought once establishedOrange Watsonia (Watsonia Strains Orange) — This South African native prefers well-drained soil and full sun+5

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Medium
USDA zones
9–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Perennial
Family
Iridaceae

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Orange Watsonia (Watsonia Strains Orange) — Its upright growth habit and sword-like foliage add vertical interest
Orange Watsonia (Watsonia Strains Orange) — Hardy in USDA zones 8-10, it brings dramatic vertical interest and attracts hummingbirds
Orange Watsonia (Watsonia Strains Orange) — 'bulbillifera') is a vibrant perennial, flaunting spikes of tubular orange flowers
Orange Watsonia (Watsonia Strains Orange) — Space these eye-catching bulbs 18 inches apart for a dazzling display in temperate gardens
Orange Watsonia (Watsonia Strains Orange) — trumpet-shaped flowers that bloom atop tall
Orange Watsonia (Watsonia Strains Orange) — It prefers well-draining soil and can tolerate brief periods of drought once established
Orange Watsonia (Watsonia Strains Orange) — This South African native prefers well-drained soil and full sun
Orange Watsonia (Watsonia Strains Orange) — It blooms in late spring to summer, reaching 2 to 5 feet tall
Orange Watsonia (Watsonia Strains Orange) — The Orange Watsonia (Watsonia meriana var
Orange Watsonia (Watsonia Strains Orange) — it is known for its fiery orange
Orange Watsonia (Watsonia Strains Orange) — Hailing from the Iris family
Orange Watsonia (Watsonia Strains Orange) — slender spires reaching up to 4 to 5 feet in height
Photographs by 5 contributors

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