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Buy 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
Garden photo gallery of Watsonia beatricis x pillansii
By: Andrew massyn
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View Original PhotoGardening 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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Plant Type
Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber
Zones
9a-11
Size
Height: 3'-5'
Width: 2'-3'
- sun - mostly sun
- regular
- dry when dormant
- dry in summer
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Plant Type
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Zones
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Size
Height: 24"-48"
Width: 12"-18"
- sun - mostly sun
- regular
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Plant Type
Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber
Zones
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Size
Height: 24"-48"
Width: 12"
- sun
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Plant Type
Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber
Zones
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Size
Height: 4'-5'
Width: 12"
- sun
- regular - low
Plant Type
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Zones
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Size
Height: 3'
Width: 8"
- sun
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