How do you care for a Watsonia plant?

How do you care for a Watsonia plant?

The proper care of Watsonia will reward you season after season with little effort. While corms can rot in sodden soils, they do require supplemental water during the growing season. Keep soil moderately moist.

How do you grow Watsonia bulbs?

Plant the watsonia corms 4″ deep and 4″-6″ apart with the small point facing up. After planting, water to settle the soil around corm. The corm will sprout in the autumn and flowers will develop in the spring. After blooming has finished, cut the flower stalks and leave the foliage to strengthen the bulb for next year.

When should I prune my Watsonia?

Growing Watsonia from Division The clump has to be dug up during late summer to autumn season and cut into many sections depending on the size of the clump. You should make sure that the divided portions have healthy roots and corms. Replant them in the soil and each corm has to be placed 4 inches or more apart.

Is Watsonia native to Australia?

Bulbil Watsonia is a native of South Africa and was introduced to Australia as an ornamental garden plant. It is widespread in the Mount Lofty Ranges, particularly in the higher rainfall areas.

Can you grow Watsonia in pots?

You can grow Watsonias in a big pot, say 15 inches across for a group of corms, but in a pot you will need to give them a bit more care. From the time the plants start to grow to when blooms are starting to fade, fertilize lightly from time to time, and water regularly.

How do you store Watsonia bulbs?

You can store the bulbs and plant them again in the spring or plant them immediately in their chosen growing place. In nature, the bulbs remain covered underground so it is, therefore, better to plant them again immediately. However, they are very hardy. Watsonias is a wonderful genus and excellent cut flowers.

How do you germinate Watsonia seeds?

Propagate Watsonia tabularis by seed or lift and divide the corms. Sow seeds in autumn in deep seed trays or seed beds, using a sandy mixture e.g. 50:50 washed sand and fine compost or loam. Fresh seed will germinate in three to four weeks.

How do I get rid of Watsonia?

Dig out corms and remove flowering stems which carry bulbils (spring to summer). Bag and remove all corms and bulbils, or bag and remove all stems with bulbils. Wipe leaves with herbicide between flowering & fruiting (summer). In open areas away from tree roots and swamp vegetation, spot spray with herbicide.

Are Watsonias indigenous to South Africa?

Watsonia (bugle lily) is a genus of plants in the family Iridaceae, subfamily Crocoideae. Watsonias are native to southern Africa (South Africa, Lesotho, Swaziland). The genus is named after Sir William Watson, an 18th-century British botanist.

Can you grow Watsonia from seed?

Is Watsonia a perennial?

Watsonia also known as Bugle Lily, South African Bugle Lily or Watsonia Wordsworthiana is a large perennial herb that grows from corms. From the Iridaceae or iris family, it is native to South Africa. Watsonia thrive in full sun positions that are well drained.

Is Watsonia a good suburb?

From our 4.5 out of 5 stars rating for apparent health of residents, to Watsonia North’s title as the “Least walkable suburb in Melbourne”, the results have been mixed and varied.