Description
Watsonia rogersii – dark pink. (Iridaceae) It grows up to 50cm high. The flower spikes are normally single upright and the flowers are a bright pink. This strain have light pink flowers. 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 : Rooiels. Harvest : November 2019
