Overview

x Amarine tubergenii is a climbing bulbs in the genus Amarine, part of the Amaryllidaceae family, with deciduous foliage. x Amarine tubergenii grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H6. Suggested uses include cottage and informal garden, wildlife gardens and wall side borders.

About

x Amarine tubergenii, known as van Tubergen amarine, is a climbing bulbous perennial hybrid from the Amaryllidaceae family, resulting from crosses between Amaryllis and Nerine. It produces clusters of smaller, trumpet-like pink flowers in spring, followed by long, strap-like deciduous leaves. This cultivar thrives in full sun on south-facing, sheltered sites with moist but well-drained neutral loam soil. Hardy to UK zone H6, it is suited to cottage and informal gardens, wildlife areas, and wall-side borders, preferring well-drained soil in sun or light shade for best growth.

Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Amarine

Sunlight

Full sun

Soil type

Loam

Soil pH

Neutral

Soil moisture

Moist but well-drained

Aspect

South-facing

Exposure

Sheltered

UK hardiness

H6

Plant details

x Amarine tubergenii size, habit and characteristics

Plant type

Bulbs

Habit

Climbing

Foliage

Deciduous

Suggested uses

Cottage and informal garden, Wildlife gardens, Wall side borders

Care notes

Pruning and caring for x Amarine tubergenii

Propagation

Softwood cuttings in early to mid spring, Hardwood cuttings in late summer to autumn, Chip budding in summer, Seed propagation (requires stratification)

Pest resistance

Aphids, Rose leafhopper, Glasshouse red spider mite, Scale insects, Caterpillars, Large rose sawfly, Rose slugworm sawfly, Rose leaf-rolling sawfly, Deer, Rabbits

Disease resistance

Rose black spot, Rose rust, Replant disease, Rose dieback, Rose powdery mildew, Honey fungus, Rose blindness, Flower balling

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