Watsonia laccata light pink (100 seeds)

Watsonia laccata light pink (100 seeds)

Family: Iridaceae

Common name: Coastal Watsonia

It is a smaller Watsonia with pink, purple, orange or white flowers found on sandstone slopes in fynbos in winter rainfall areas. In flower it reaches about 60cm. Loves the full sun but protect in winter against frost.

Sowing instructions: 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: Napier. Harvest: April 2024