Description
Watsonia marginata. It is endemic to areas in the winter-rainfall region of South Africa which have extremely dry summers. The flowers are different from other watsonias in that they are cup-shaped rather than trumpet-shaped, and are held on unusually long spikes. The leaves are attractive and unusual for this family, being broad, bluish-green in colour and with conspicuous yellowish margins. Sowing : Seed is sown in autumn, thinly, in deep (min. 10 cm) seed trays, to allow for root development. The soil medium should be well drained, a recommended mix being 2 parts sand : 2 parts compost : 1 part loam or equal parts sand and compost, and the seeds should be planted 3-4 mm deep, covered with clean sand and kept moist and lightly shaded. Locality: Dasklip. Harvest: May 2020
