Nerines - Amaryllidaceae - bowdenii - spp

Common Name: NERINE
Botanical Name: Nerine Bowdenni
Family Name: Amaryllidaceae
Plant Type: Bulb
Size: Grows 30cm – 60cm in height and 10cm in width.

Overview
Celebrate the vibrant, long-lasting blooms of our Nerine Bulb Collection. Perfect for gardeners seeking low-maintenance and high-impact flowers, these bulbs excel in full sun and are frost tolerant, making them a robust choice for varying climates.

Zones: Cool, temperate, arid, semi arid.

Planting & Care

• Flowering Time: dormant in warmer months and bloom during autumn & winter providing a spectacular display during these seasons.
• Planting Specifications: Plant with a spacing of 10 – 20cm; the neck of the bulb should be just above the soil.
• Position: Requires full sun to achieve optimal flowering.
• Soil Requirements: Thrives in moist, well-drained soil conditions.
• Watering Needs: Minimal; watering should only supplement natural rainfall, with a preference for dry conditions in spring and summer.
• Fertilizing: Enrich soil with well-rotted animal manure before planting to promote healthy growth.
• Pruning: Remove spent flowers to encourage more blooms. Transplanting should be done in early spring, although bulbs prefer to remain crowded.

Unique Points

• Resilience: Frost tolerant and performs better when bulbs are crowded.
• Floral Longevity: Cut flowers from these bulbs can last up to 3 weeks in water, making them excellent for cut flower arrangements.
• Ideal Uses: Perfect as container plants or for creating stunning, long-lasting cut flower displays in your home.

Gardening Tips

• Naturalizing: For best results, allow bulbs to naturalize in the ground. If left undisturbed, they will yield an increasing number of blooms each year.
• Preferences: Enjoys dry, hot summers and does not thrive in tropical conditions or when frequently disturbed.

Supplied as single bulbs

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