Overview
Nerine 'Miss Parks' is a clump forming bulbs in the genus Nerine, part of the Amaryllidaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Nerine 'Miss Parks' 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 'Miss Parks' is a clump-forming bulbous perennial in the Amaryllidaceae family, known for its autumn display of funnel-shaped flowers atop upright, leafless stems. Following flowering, linear or strap-like deciduous leaves emerge. This cultivar thrives in well-drained, neutral loam soil with full sun exposure, ideally in a sheltered, south-facing position. Hardy to UK zone H5, it suits a variety of garden settings including city courtyards, coastal areas, and flower borders. Plant bulbs with necks at soil level and avoid disturbance once established, as they enter summer dormancy after flowering.
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 'Miss Parks' 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 'Miss Parks'
- 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 'Miss Parks'?
Nerine 'Miss Parks' prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Nerine 'Miss Parks' need?
Nerine 'Miss Parks' grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Nerine 'Miss Parks' hardy in the UK?
Nerine 'Miss Parks' 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 'Miss Parks'?
Division after flowering, Seed sown as soon as ripe.
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