Watsonia meriana (100 seeds)

Watsonia meriana (100 seeds)

Family: Iridaceae It grows naturally in sandy or granite soils and often in marches or along streambanks. It grows up to 2.5m high and flowers early to mid summer.

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. Seed germinates readily within 3 to 4 weeks. Watering should be reduced towards the end of the growing season and withheld completely when they are dormant, resuming only in the autumn.

Locality: Caledon. Harvest: February 2024