Bring bold, elegant color to your garden with Watsonia Pillansii Seeds – Bugle Lily Perennial Variety. These premium heirloom, non-GMO seeds grow into tall, striking Bugle Lily plants known for their vivid orange-red flowers and upright sword-like foliage. Perfect for sunny garden borders, cottage gardens, landscape accents, and cut-flower arrangements, Watsonia pillansii thrives in warm, well-draining environments and blooms reliably year after year.
This South African perennial is prized for its height, dramatic flower spikes, and ability to naturalize in suitable climates. Ideal for gardeners seeking non-GMO perennial flower seeds, vibrant summer-blooming plants, and low-maintenance ornamental species.
Key Features
- Premium heirloom Watsonia pillansii (Bugle Lily) seeds
- Non-GMO with strong germination
- Produces tall, colorful flower spikes perfect for summer gardens
- Ideal for borders, landscaping, and cut-flower displays
- Perennial in warm zones; easy-care and drought-tolerant once established
- Attractive sword-like foliage adds structure to garden beds
- Fresh packaging ensures high seed viability
Specifications
- Seed Name: Watsonia Pillansii Seeds
- Variety: Bugle Lily
- Scientific Name: Watsonia pillansii
- Plant Type: Perennial (annual in cold climates)
- Heirloom: Yes
- Organic: Not certified organic
- GMO Status: Non-GMO
- Season: Spring planting recommended
- USDA Zones: 8–11
- Growing Method: Indoor start or direct sow in warm climates
- Sunlight Requirement: Full sun
- Planting Depth: Lightly cover seeds (1/8 inch)
- Seed Spacing: 12–18 inches apart
- Soil Requirement: Well-draining, sandy or loamy soil
- Watering Needs: Moderate; prefers dry intervals once established
- Germination Time: 14–30 days
- Growth Habit: Upright, clumping
- Mature Height: 3–5 feet
- Bloom Time: Summer
- Time to Bloom: May take one full growing season to flower
Planting Guide
- Lightly cover seeds with fine soil, about 1/8 inch deep.
- Keep soil moist during germination but avoid overwatering.
- Provide bright sunlight for strong seedling development.
- Transplant outdoors when temperatures are consistently warm.
- Choose a full-sun location with well-draining soil.
- Water moderately; reduce watering once plants mature.
- Cut back old flower stalks to encourage healthy regrowth.
