Family :
Iridaceae
Storage organ :
corm
Country of origin :
Afrique du Sud ( Cap sud ouest)
Climate of origin :
méditéranéen (humid winters)
Genus description :
Watsonia is entirely restricted to South Africa:with 30 wintergrowing species from western and southern Cape (Port Elizabeth to Namaqualand) and about 20 evergreen or summergrowing species in the north eastern part of South Africa (from Port Elizabeth northwards) of which 17 species belong to the section Gladioloide. It appearance is very much like a gladiolus, but its flowers are trumpet shaped. Very often chlorose problems in alkaline soils.
Species description :
Early flowering with unusual pending tubular coral red flowers.
Color :
Red
Flowering height :
40-70 cm
Hardiness :
little
Vegetation :
winter grower
Use or purpose :
Borders
- In the ground
- Containers or pot
Exposure :
half-shade
Shipping periods
From September 10 to October 20
Price :
3 bulbs
for 12.00 €
