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 9–10

Orange Watsonia (Watsonia Strains Orange) — The Orange Watsonia (Watsonia meriana var

Orange Watsonia (Watsonia Strains Orange) — The Orange Watsonia (Watsonia meriana var

Orange Watsonia (Watsonia Strains Orange) — It blooms in late spring to summer, reaching 2 to 5 feet tall

Orange Watsonia (Watsonia Strains Orange) — This South African native prefers well-drained soil and full sun

Orange Watsonia (Watsonia Strains Orange) — Hardy in USDA zones 8-10, it brings dramatic vertical interest and attracts hummingbirds

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) — Hailing from the Iris family

Culture

Sun: Full
Water: Medium
USDA zones: 9–10

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Iridaceae

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Orange Watsonia (Watsonia Strains Orange) — 'bulbillifera') is a vibrant perennial, flaunting spikes of tubular orange flowers

Orange Watsonia (Watsonia Strains Orange) — The Orange Watsonia (Watsonia meriana var

Orange Watsonia (Watsonia Strains Orange) — It blooms in late spring to summer, reaching 2 to 5 feet tall

Orange Watsonia (Watsonia Strains Orange) — This South African native prefers well-drained soil and full sun

Orange Watsonia (Watsonia Strains Orange) — Hardy in USDA zones 8-10, it brings dramatic vertical interest and attracts hummingbirds

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) — Hailing from the Iris family

Orange Watsonia (Watsonia Strains Orange) — it is known for its fiery orange

Orange Watsonia (Watsonia Strains Orange) — trumpet-shaped flowers that bloom atop tall

Orange Watsonia (Watsonia Strains Orange) — slender spires reaching up to 4 to 5 feet in height

Orange Watsonia (Watsonia Strains Orange) — Its upright growth habit and sword-like foliage add vertical interest

Orange Watsonia (Watsonia Strains Orange) — It prefers well-draining soil and can tolerate brief periods of drought once established

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