Watsonia beatricis is a bulbous perennial in the iris family native to South Africa. It flowers in the UK from June to August and prefers full sun, well-drained soil and moderate moisture. Give it a sunny, free-draining position where summer blooms can be enjoyed.

Watsonia beatricis is a South African bulbous perennial that flowers June to August and prefers full sun, well-drained soil and moderate moisture.

Watsonia beatricis

Watsonia rosea is a bulbous perennial in the iris family that produces its main flowers in summer between June and August. Native to South Africa, it is suited to a sunny, well-drained site and prefers moderate soil moisture. Plants form clumps from their bulbs and are best given an open, sunlit position. Allow good drainage and avoid sites that remain waterlogged through winter.

Watsonia rosea is a South African bulbous perennial that flowers June to August and prefers full sun with well-drained soil.

Watsonia rosea

Watsonia rosea 'Ardernei' is a bulbous perennial in the iris family that flowers in summer (June to August) and is valued for use in borders and as cut flowers. Native to South Africa, it suits sunny, well-drained sites and benefits from a sheltered exposure. It prefers moderate soil moisture and will not tolerate waterlogged ground. In UK terms it carries an H4 rating (average) and will perform in many gardens where winter conditions are not extreme.

Watsonia rosea 'Ardernei' is a South African bulbous perennial for full sun borders and cut flowers, flowering June to August.