About
A semi-evergreen bulbous perennial to 45cm high, with narrow, strap-shaped green leaves. Flowers are large and lily-like, with wavy, recurved petals in mid pink with deeper pink centres, and are borne in clusters around the tips of upright stems in autumn.
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 moistureWell-drained
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH3
Plant details
Plant typeBulbs
HabitClump forming
FoliageSemi evergreen
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0-0.1 metre
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCity and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Gravel garden, Patio and container plants
ToxicityHarmful if ingested. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Care notes
CultivationIn warmer regions, grow outdoors in a sunny spot in well-drained soil, with shelter from strong winds, and provide a deep, dry winter mulch. In areas prone to frost, grow under glass in a peat-free. loam-based potting compost in full light. See Nerine cultivation for more detailed advice
PruningNo pruning required
PropagationPropagate by division of established clumps after flowering
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to slugs
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to virus diseases