About
A tender perennial bulb, dormant in summer and flowering alongside the strap-shaped leaves in late autumn and winter. Clusters of 10-20 bright pink flowers, with crinkled, recurved petals, are borne on upright stems to to 60cm high.
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 moistureMoist but well-drained, Well-drained
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH2
Plant details
Plant typeBulbs, Conservatory Greenhouse
HabitColumnar upright
FoliageDeciduous
Height0.5-1 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesMediterranean climate plants, 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 under glass, planting bulbs in autumn or spring with the tips above the surface of peat-free, loam-based compost. Plants flower best if bulbs are congested. Water freely when in growth and keep warm and dry during summer dormancy. Apply a low-nitrogen liquid feed after flowering. 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