Nerine bowdenii 'Nikita'

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

H: 18"-24"
W: 6"-12"

planting zones

5a-9b

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Nerine bowdenii 'Nikita' plant details

Nerine bowdenii 'Nikita' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In fall cream and pink flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Does well in gritty, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Nerine bowdenii 'Nikita'

Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: amaryllidaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 6 IN - 12 IN - wide, 18 IN - 24 IN - tall
Flowers: cream and pink blooms in fall
Uses: fall color

GROWING CONDITIONS for Nerine bowdenii 'Nikita'

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: gritty, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Pale pink to white. 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. 11+ cm bulbs! They may take a season or two to become established before flowering.