Nerine bowdenii Favourite

Scientific Name: Nerine bowdenii 'Stam 63'

Also Known As

Nerine bowdenii 'Favourite'

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

H: 18"-24"
W: 18"

planting zones

5a-10b

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Nerine bowdenii Favourite plant details

Nerine bowdenii Favourite is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In fall pink flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Attracts butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and occasional water. Prefers to be dry when dormant. Does well in gritty, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Nerine bowdenii Favourite

Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: amaryllidaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 18 IN wide, 18 IN - 24 IN - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in fall
Uses: border plant, container plant, naturalizing

GROWING CONDITIONS for Nerine bowdenii Favourite

USDA Zones: 5a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: occasional
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: gritty, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Nerine bowdenii is a South African bulb that is a welcome sight in the fall as the skies become overcast and the rain begins to fall. At this time the flowering stalks of Guernsey lily rise from the strap-like foliage and open into gorgeous spidery amaryllis-like flowers in a shade of improbable candy pink! Plant in full sun in well-drained soil or grow as a pot specimen and protect in winter. 'Favourite' has mid to deep pink flowers. Plant in full sun in well-drained soil or grow as a pot specimen and protect in winter.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

New from the Netherlands. I don't know anything about this one. If you do, please enlighten me! Flowers seem to glitter because of special water-filled cell structures. Said to be hardy down to zone 5 (haven't tried it there though). From South Africa, Nerine produce umbels of exotic, spicy flowers with narrow, wavy, recurved petals which bloom on top of bare 18"-24" stems in late summer or fall. They are such a delight because they seem to pop up out of nowhere unannounced and provide color when many other flowers have faded. They are pest-proof, make superb cut flowers (lasting 2-3 weeks cut) and are excellent in containers. 12+ cm bulbs! They may take a season or two to become established before flowering.