About
A variable, perennial bulb. The flowers develop in autumn at the same time as the strap-shaped, spreading leaves. The petals are narrow, with wavy edges, in various shades of pink. There can be from one to 12 flowers on each stem, which may be 10-40cm tall.
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, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained, Well-drained
AspectEast-facing, South-facing, West-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH2
Plant details
Plant typeConservatory Greenhouse, Bulbs
HabitTufted
FoliageDeciduous
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesPatio and container plants, Mediterranean climate plants
Native toSouth Africa (Cape)
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
CultivationGrow in pots of peat-free, loam-based potting compost, planting in spring or autumn, so the bulb tips are above the compost surface; they flower best when congested. Provide full light, water freely when in active growth, give a low nitrogen feed after flowering, then keep warm and dry when dormant in summer. See also nerine cultivation
PruningDeadhead after flowering
PropagationPropagate by seed, sown with moderate heat as soon as ripe or by division after flowering
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to slugs
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free