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Watsonia beatricis x pillansii

Also Known As

  • Hybrid Watsonia

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

  • H: 2'-3'
  • W: 1'-3'

planting zones

  • 8a-11

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Watsonia beatricis x pillansii plant details

Watsonia beatricis x pillansii is a broadleaf deciduous or semi-evergreen perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In fall and summer orange and red flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Attracts hummingbirds. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Watsonia beatricis x pillansii

Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: iridaceae
Foliage: deciduous or semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 1 FT - 3 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
Flowers: orange and red blooms in fall and summer
Uses: cutting garden, easy-to-grow

GROWING CONDITIONS for Watsonia beatricis x pillansii

USDA Zones: 8a - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat, humidity and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

(HYBRID WATSONIA) Evergreen, strappy leaves to 3’, late summer brilliant spires of red-orange thru salmon-pink – full Sun – well drained, sparsely watered sites – fine cut flower! From So Africa via Heronswood!

Gardening facts about Watsonia beatricis x pillansii plant

How to Grow Watsonia beatricis x pillansii

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular - drought tolerant
  • Water Needs

    • dry in summer
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • gritty
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant
    • humidity tolerant
    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • red
    • orange
  • Wildlife

    • hummingbirds
    • deer resistant
    • rabbit resistant
  • Flower Season

    • fall
    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
    • semi-evergreen
  • Texture

    • grassy
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