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Products > Watsonia borbonica 'Flamboyant'   Watsonia borbonica 'Flamboyant' - Rose Bugle Lily Note: This plant is not currently for sale. This is an archive page preserved for informational use.   [2nd Image] Habit and Cultural Information Category: Bulb/Tuber/Rhizome etc. Family: Iridaceae (Irises) Origin: South Africa (Africa) Flower Color: Rose Bloomtime: Spring/Summer Synonyms: [Watsonia pyramidata] Height: 4-5 feet Width: 2-3 feet Exposure: Full Sun Irrigation (H2O Info): Medium Water Needs Winter Hardiness: 20-25° F Watsonia borbonica 'Flamboyant' (Rose Bugle Lily) - A deciduous winter growing plant with sword-like 2 1/2 ft long bright green pliable foliage and 4-5 feet tall showy wands of deep rose flowers with a darker throat. Watsonia are showy plants in the Iris Family and are closely related to Gladiolus. Although often considered bulbs, they technically produce a corm and not a true bulb. Watsonia borbonica (W. pyramidata) is a species from the High Veld of South Africa. Most commercially named hybrids of Watsonia are selections of this winter-growing summer-dormant Watsonia. Plant in a sunny location in early fall for late spring flowers. Little or no summer irrigation is required and plants situated in heavy soils will likely rot if given summer moisture. Dig and divide every 2-3 years for added vigor. Watsonia are good for the vase if cut ends are burnt soon after picking.  The information on this page is based on research conducted about this plant in the San Marcos Growers library, from online sources, and from observations made of the crops growing in our nursery, plants in the nursery's garden and those in other gardens where we may have observed it. We also have incorporated comments received from others and welcome getting feedback from those who may have additional information, particularly if this information includes cultural information that would aid others in growing Watsonia borbonica 'Flamboyant'.     [MORE INFO]