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Afrikaans: Spinnekopblom
HAEMODORACEAE, Natural distribution: Bokkeveld mtns to P. E.
Afrikaans: Rooiknol
English: Red Root
Flowers golden yellow, grows in swampy conditions and thrives in semi shade - very attractive bright green foliage. Water well in growing season and feed with slow release 3:1:5 or organic fertiliser before flowering.
Location: Cape Peninsula to P.E.
Delightful, low spreading perennial with masses of bell-shaped pure white flowers, leaves crisp green, softly hairy. Plant in a semi-shade moist position, mulch well and water, trim and feed with slow release 3:1:5 or organic fertilizer regularly for a cheerful summer display. Makes a beautiful hanging basket, mixed bowl or patio plant.
Location: Mapumalanga, eastern Free State, KZN and Eastern Cape
Natural distribution: George to tropical Africa, Madagascar
Evergreen species from the Tsitsikamma area, with pink flowers in summer. Water well in growing season and feed with slow release 3:1:5 or organic fertiliser before flowering (April/May).
Location: Tsitsikamma
Exquisite and unusual Watsonia with tall spikes of bronze tinged purple flowers. An easy species to cultivate, multiplies easily and makes an excellent companion ground cover with species flowering at different times or lower growing with foliage colour such as Helichrysum species. Water well in growing season and feed with slow release 3:1:5 or organic fertiliser before flowering.
Location: Knysna, Plettenberg Bay area
Stunning, peach pink colour form, this compact growing Watsonia deserves a place in every garden. Ideal for mixed borders or mass planted road verges and open beds, needs a well drained, full sun position and prefers a rich compost medium. Feed and water well during the autumn to mid summer growing season.
Location: Believed to be a Peach Pink form of W. knysnana
Full sun, semi-shade, delicate shell pink flowers. Plant in sunny position and water well in growing season - May to Jan. Mulch with good compost in June/July for best flowering. Long spikes make this an excellent cut flower.