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Watsonia transvaalensis

by Johan Wentzel

Watsonia transvaalensis
Plant Type
Bulb
In nature, it occurs en masse and is quite spectacular to see a whole field in bloom in late summer. Grow it in a damp spot for best results and keep dry in winter.
Plant Description

In nature, Watsonia transvaalensis occurs en masse and is quite spectacular to see a whole field in bloom in early summer. They are endemic to the northern part of Limpopo where it occurs in well-watered areas.

The four leaves are rigid in texture and sword-shaped. The peduncle can contain up to 16 flowers and may be 1 m or more in length; the petals are deep pink.

Grow Watsonia transvaalensis in a damp spot for best results and keep dry in winter.

Hardiness
Very hardy
Position
Sun
Water Requirements
Keep moist
Evergreen
Deciduous
Growth Rate
Fast
Flowering Time
Summer
Flower Colour
Pink
Shape
Clump forming
Soil
Loam
Plant Size
1m
Region
Mpumalanga, Limpopo
Habitat
Grassland
Grown by Wildflower Nursery
Yes

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