A bulbous perennial with strap-shaped leaves and graceful clusters of funnel-shaped pink flowers with wavy petals. Max Height 45cm. Max Spread 8cm. Flowers September to October. Full sun. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Nerine bowdenii
A bulbous perennial with strap-shaped leaves and graceful clusters of funnel-shaped pink flowers with wavy petals.
Additional information
| Generic | Nerine |
|---|---|
| Species | bowdenii |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | |
| Flower Colour | pink |
| Soil | |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Herbaceous |
| Height | 45cm |
| Family | Amaryllidaceae |
| Spread | 8cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Upright |
| Fragrance | TRUE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | September, October |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser |
| Care | Provide a deep winter mulch |
| Border | Border |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
| Pests and diseases | |
| Maintenance | |
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