Overview
Nerine 'Springbank Matthew' is a clump forming bulbs in the genus Nerine, part of the Amaryllidaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Nerine 'Springbank Matthew' 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 'Springbank Matthew' is a cultivar of Nerine, a genus of perennial bulbs in the Amaryllidaceae family known for their autumn-flowering, funnel-shaped blooms atop upright, leafless stems. This clump-forming bulb produces deciduous, linear leaves after flowering and thrives in well-drained, neutral loam soil with full sun exposure, ideally in a sheltered, south-facing position. Hardy to UK zone H5, it is suited to a variety of garden settings including city gardens, coastal areas, and patios. Planting bulbs at soil level and avoiding disturbance once established ensures successful growth and autumn interest.
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 'Springbank Matthew' 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 'Springbank Matthew'
- 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 'Springbank Matthew'?
Nerine 'Springbank Matthew' prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Nerine 'Springbank Matthew' need?
Nerine 'Springbank Matthew' grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Nerine 'Springbank Matthew' hardy in the UK?
Nerine 'Springbank Matthew' 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 'Springbank Matthew'?
Division after flowering, Seed sown as soon as ripe.
More in the Nerine genus
- Nerine sarniensis 'Fothergillii'Guernsey lily 'Fothergillii'
- Nerine 'Lady Montague'nerine 'Lady Montague'
- Nerine 'Miss Parks'
- Nerine 'Winter's Tale'
- Nerine bowdenii NbBowden lily Nb
- Nerine ridleyi