Bugle lily
Watsonia spp.
Watsonia fulgens 2 by Stan Shebs (CC BY-SA 3.0)
Full Sun
Light watering
Tender
H2
RHS hardiness
1°C
Minimum temperature
Expected size
Height | Spread | |
|---|---|---|
1.5m | Max | 40cm |
1m | Min | 20cm |
Flowering
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spring
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summer
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autumn
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winter
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Bugle lily Overview
Watsonia spp. are South African-native summer flowering perennial members of the iris family and grow from corms that gradually spread to form clumps. They have showy trumpet-like flowers resembling gladioli, lance-shaped leaves and prefer a sunny spot in well-drained soil.
How to propagate Bugle lily
Division
Propagate by seed in autumn or division of clumps.
Seed
Summer Flowering Bulbs
Plant out these flowering bulbs in spring to enjoy their summer performance.
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