Watsonia zeyheri (100 seeds)

Watsonia zeyheri (Iridaceae) It grows up to 120cm. Leaves sword-shaped, 12-18mm wide. Flowers in elongate spikes, pale to bright orange. 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: Theewaterskloof. Harvest: April 2022