Overview
Nerine 'Lady Montague' is a clump forming bulbs in the genus Nerine, part of the Amaryllidaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Nerine 'Lady Montague' grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include city and courtyard gardens, cottage and informal garden, coastal, gravel garden, patio and container plants, flower borders and beds and wall side borders.
About
Nerine 'Lady Montague' is a clump-forming cultivar of Nerine, a genus of perennial bulbs in the Amaryllidaceae family. It produces upright, leafless stems topped with clusters of funnel-shaped flowers in autumn, followed by the emergence of linear or strap-like deciduous leaves. This cultivar thrives in full sun, ideally in a south-facing, sheltered position with well-drained neutral loam soil. Hardy to UK zone H5, it is suited to a variety of garden settings including city gardens, coastal areas, and patios. Plant bulbs at soil level and avoid disturbing them once established.
About the genus
Nerine is a genus of flowering plants belonging to the family Amaryllidaceae, subfamily Amaryllidoideae. They are bulbous perennials, some evergreen, associated with rocky and arid habitats. They bear spherical umbels of lily-like flowers in shades from white through pink to crimson.
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Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Nerine
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Loam
- Soil pH
- Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H5
Plant details
Nerine 'Lady Montague' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Bulbs
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- City and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Coastal, Gravel garden, Patio and container plants, Flower borders and beds, Wall side borders
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Nerine 'Lady Montague'
- Propagation
- Division after flowering, Seed sown as soon as ripe
- Pest resistance
- Slugs
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Nerine 'Lady Montague'?
Nerine 'Lady Montague' prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Nerine 'Lady Montague' need?
Nerine 'Lady Montague' grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Nerine 'Lady Montague' hardy in the UK?
Nerine 'Lady Montague' has an RHS hardiness rating of H5, meaning it is hardy in most of the UK, tolerating -15 to -10°C.
How do I propagate Nerine 'Lady Montague'?
Division after flowering, Seed sown as soon as ripe.
