Watsonia borbonica subsp. ardernei (Sander) Goldblatt is a tufted perennial cultivar from the Watsonia genus, which grows from corms and features upright, linear or narrowly lanceolate leaves. This deciduous plant produces tubular, curved flowers with lobes that spread outward, arranged in spikes, and is best grown in full sun with a south or west-facing aspect in a sheltered position. It thrives in moist but well-drained loam or sandy soils of varying pH and is hardy to UK zone H3. Suitable for patios, containers, conservatories, and flower borders, it flowers in spring and can be propagated by seed or division.

Watsonia borbonica subsp. ardernei thrives in full sun, ideal for spring flower borders, patios, and cut flowers in Mediterranean climates.

Watsonia borbonica subsp. ardernei (Sander) Goldblatt

Watsonia marlothii is a tufted, deciduous perennial cultivar within the Watsonia genus, which belongs to the Iridaceae family. Like others in its genus, it grows from corms and features upright, narrow leaves. Its tubular flowers with curved forms and outward-spreading lobes appear in spring, arranged in simple or branched spikes. This cultivar thrives in full sun on south- or west-facing, sheltered aspects, preferring moist but well-drained loam or sandy soils of varying pH. Hardy to UK zone H3, it is suitable for patios, containers, conservatories, flower borders, and cut flower use.

Watsonia marlothii is a deciduous perennial with tubular flowers, ideal for full sun, spring displays, patios, and cut flower arrangements in H3 hardiness

Watsonia marlothii

Watsonia transvaalensis is a tufted cultivar of the Watsonia genus, which comprises perennial plants growing from corms with upright, linear or narrowly lanceolate leaves. This deciduous plant produces tubular flowers with curved forms and outward-spreading lobes arranged in spikes. It thrives in full sun on south- or west-facing, sheltered aspects, preferring moist but well-drained loam or sandy soils with a range of pH levels. Hardy to UK zone H3, it is suitable for patios, containers, conservatories, cut flowers, and flower borders, with spring as its season of interest.

Watsonia transvaalensis is a deciduous perennial with tubular spring flowers, ideal for full sun patios, containers, and cut flower displays.

Watsonia transvaalensis

Watsonia versfeldii is a tufted cultivar of the Watsonia genus, which comprises perennial plants growing from corms. It has deciduous foliage and produces tubular, curved flowers with spreading lobes arranged in spikes. This cultivar thrives in full sun with a south- or west-facing aspect and prefers sheltered locations. It grows best in moist but well-drained loam or sandy soils with a range of pH levels. Hardy to UK zone H3, Watsonia versfeldii is suitable for patios, containers, conservatories, flower borders, and cut flower use during spring and summer.

Watsonia versfeldii is a hardy perennial with tubular flowers in spring and summer, ideal for patios, borders, and cut flowers in full sun.