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Watsonia hybrids [Heronswood]
Plant type
perennial, bulb / corm / tuber
size
- H: 36"
- W: 12"
planting zones
- 8a-9b
Watsonia hybrids [Heronswood] plant details
Watsonia hybrids [Heronswood] is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In fall and summer red and salmon flowers emerge. Attracts hummingbirds. Grows well with sun and low water. Does well in well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Watsonia hybrids [Heronswood]
- Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
- Plant family: iridaceae
- Foliage: deciduous green
- Mature size: 12 IN wide, 36 IN tall
- Flowers: red and salmon blooms in fall and summer
- Uses: cutting garden, tropical-looking
GROWING CONDITIONS for Watsonia hybrids [Heronswood]
- USDA Zones: 8a - 9b
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: low
- Resistant to: heat
- Soil needs: well-drained
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How to Grow Watsonia hybrids [Heronswood]
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- low
Soil Needs
- well-drained
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- red
- salmon
Wildlife
- hummingbirds
Flower Season
- summer
- fall
Foliage Season
- deciduous
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Plant Type
Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber
Zones
8b-10b
Size
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Width: 12"-18"
- sun - mostly sun
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Plant Type
Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber
Zones
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Size
Height: 24"-48"
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Plant Type
Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber
Zones
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Size
Height: 3'-5'
Width: 2'-3'
- sun - mostly sun
- regular
- dry when dormant
- dry in summer
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Plant Type
Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber
Zones
9a-10b
Size
Height: 4'-5'
Width: 12"
- sun
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Plant Type
Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber
Zones
9a-10b
Size
Height: 3'
Width: 8"
- sun
- regular - drought tolerant
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