Description
Watsonia pulchra (Iridaceae). The plants grow up to 120cm tall and the spike can be around 50cm with pink to purple flowers which appear in summer. Sowing : Seed is sown thinly, in deep 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 : Dordrecht. Date of harvest : Jan 2014