About
A summer-dormant, perennial bulb, with strap-shaped green leaves appearing just before the flowers in autumn. Loose clusters of large pink flowers, with narrow, recurved petals, are held on upright stems to around 50cm high.
About the genus
Nerine are summer-dormant, perennial bulbs with erect leafless stems each bearing a terminal umbel of funnel-shaped flowers in autumn, and strap-shaped or linear leaves appearing after the flowers
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun
Soil typeChalk, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained, Well-drained
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH4
Plant details
Plant typeBulbs
HabitColumnar upright, Clump forming
FoliageDeciduous
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCity and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Gravel garden, Mediterranean climate plants, Patio and container plants
ToxicityOrnamental bulbs - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling. Pets: Ornamental bulbs - not to be eaten - see the HTA guide to potentially harmful plants for further information and useful contact numbers
Care notes
CultivationThrives in well-drained soil, preferably in a sunny, sheltered position for best flowering performance. Plant bulbs 10cm apart with the neck of the bulb showing above the soil, except for colder areas where they will prefer to be planted 5cm underground for frost protection. See nerine cultivation
PruningNo pruning required
PropagationPropagate by division after flowering, or by chipping, see bulb propagation
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to slugs
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free