Overview
Watsonia borbonica subsp. ardernei (Sander) Goldblatt is a tufted bulbs in the genus Watsonia, part of the Iridaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Watsonia borbonica subsp. ardernei (Sander) Goldblatt grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam and sand soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H3. Suggested uses include patio and container plants, mediterranean climate plants, conservatory and greenhouse, cut flowers, flower borders and beds and wall side borders.
About
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.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Watsonia
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H3
Plant details
Watsonia borbonica subsp. ardernei (Sander) Goldblatt size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Bulbs
- Habit
- Tufted
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Patio and container plants, Mediterranean climate plants, Conservatory and greenhouse, Cut flowers, Flower borders and beds, Wall side borders
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Watsonia borbonica subsp. ardernei (Sander) Goldblatt
- Propagation
- Seed, Division
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Watsonia borbonica subsp. ardernei (Sander) Goldblatt?
Watsonia borbonica subsp. ardernei (Sander) Goldblatt prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Watsonia borbonica subsp. ardernei (Sander) Goldblatt need?
Watsonia borbonica subsp. ardernei (Sander) Goldblatt grows best in loam and sand soil. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Watsonia borbonica subsp. ardernei (Sander) Goldblatt hardy in the UK?
Watsonia borbonica subsp. ardernei (Sander) Goldblatt has an RHS hardiness rating of H3, meaning it is half-hardy, tolerating -5 to 1°C, and may need winter protection in colder areas.
How do I propagate Watsonia borbonica subsp. ardernei (Sander) Goldblatt?
Seed, Division.