Watsonia borbonica 'Snow Bell'

Also Known As

Watsonia pyramidata 'Snowbell'
White Bugle Lily

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

H: 3'-5'
W: 1'-3'

planting zones

8a-11

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Watsonia borbonica 'Snow Bell' plant details

Watsonia borbonica 'Snow Bell' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In spring pink and white 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, dry when dormant. Does well in average, gritty, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Watsonia borbonica 'Snow Bell'

Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: iridaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 1 FT - 3 FT - wide, 3 FT - 5 FT - tall
Flowers: pink and white blooms in spring
Uses: cutting garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Watsonia borbonica 'Snow Bell'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

(WHITE BUGLE LILY) This Gladiola relative needs a sunny, warm location…the 2.5’ tall soft green sword leaves grow during the winter and are followed by a tall spring spike 4-5’ terminating in wowser white funnel flowers with a soft pink throat; needs occasional water while growing. Beautiful cut flower (sear ends). An asset to a Mediterranean theme garden…gorgeous near a pool, also works massed in pots. Needs to be on the dry side during summer and fall dormancy. USDA Z8 3” pot

By: Secret Garden Growers

This Gladiola relative needs a sunny, warm location...the 2.5’ tall soft green sword leaves grow during the winter and are followed by a tall spring spike 4-5’ terminating inwowser white funnel flowers with a soft pink throat; needs occasional water while growing. Beautiful cut flower (sear ends). An asset to a Mediterranean theme garden...gorgeous near a pool, also works massed in pots. Needs to be on the dry side during summer and fall dormancy. USDA Z8 3” pot