About
A summer-dormant perennial bulb, with strap-shaped green leaves. Clusters of lily-like, scarlet flowers, with narrow, recurved petals, are borne on upright stems up to 60cm high 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 typeLoam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained, Well-drained
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH2
Plant details
Plant typeBulbs, Conservatory Greenhouse
HabitClump forming, Columnar upright
FoliageSemi evergreen
Height0.5-1 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCity and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, 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
CultivationGrow in full sun in well-drained soil, under glass or in containers that can be overwintered indoors. Plant bulbs 10cm apart with the neck of the bulb showing above the soil, flowering is best when bulbs are slightly congested. 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