Watsonia zeyheri

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

H: 24"-36"
W: 12"

planting zones

8a-10b

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Watsonia zeyheri plant details

Watsonia zeyheri is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In spring and winter pink flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and regular - low water. Adapts to various soil conditions. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Watsonia zeyheri

Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: iridaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 12 IN wide, 24 IN - 36 IN - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in spring and winter
Uses: cutting garden, showy, tropical-looking

GROWING CONDITIONS for Watsonia zeyheri

USDA Zones: 8a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: heat and verticillium wilt

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This statuesque plant is great for bloom in the Winter. The green sword shaped leaves get about 2’ tall & the elegant flower spikes grow well over the height of the leaves to 3’- 3.5’ tall. The 1.5” wide flowers are orange & last for several days. There are 20 or more flowers per spike. As the plant matures, it will put out many spikes per plant. The flowers occur in Winter (Nov-Jan) & make for a nice splash of color during the dreary days of Winter. They also make good cut flowers. Watsonia zeyheri is native to marshy & sandy parts of South Africa. It can tolerate water in the Summer but probably wouldn’t like heavy, wet clay. Likes mild Winters.