Photo of Nerine species flower by Annie's Annuals & Perennials

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Nerine species

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

  • H: 16"-18"
  • W: 12"

planting zones

  • 9a-11

Nerine species plant details

Nerine species is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In fall pink, red and white 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 species

Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: amaryllidaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 12 IN wide, 16 IN - 18 IN - tall
Flowers: pink, red and white blooms in fall

GROWING CONDITIONS for Nerine species

USDA Zones: 9a - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: gritty, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Bonus points for being both tough & adorable- this wee bulb would be equally at home in a rough & rocky dry garden as it would be in a super girly cottage border. Although, we're not yet entirely sure which species of Nerine this is, it's been growing happily (& growing on us) for a few seasons, producing svelte grassy leaves & undulating ballerina pink flowers. It doesn't seem to have a strict cycle of growth & dormancy, but does more active growing & blooming in Spring & Summer. The whole production stays under 8" in height, but the bulbs will spread wide with time, albeit not aggressively. The wee flowers are super fun under close inspection & are great cut.

By: Annie's Annuals & Perennials

Gardening facts about Nerine species plant

How to Grow Nerine species

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
    • rich
    • gritty
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
    • pink
    • red
  • Flower Season

    • fall
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
  • Texture

    • grassy

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aka Nerine sarniensis x bowdenii 'Silver Pink', Silver Pink Guernsey Lily

Plant Type

Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

Zones

8a-11

Size

Height: 16"-18"

Width: 6"

  • sun
  • occasional - low
Photo of Nerine bowdenii 'Silver Pink' flower by Cistus Nursery
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aka Coral Cape Guernsey Lily

Plant Type

Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

Zones

8a-10b

Size

Height: 16"-18"

Width: 6"

  • sun
  • regular - low
Photo of Nerine 'Coral Cape' flower by plant lust
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Plant Type

Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

Zones

8a-11

Size

Height: 16"-18"

Width: 6"

  • sun
  • regular - low
Photo of Nerine sarniensis 'Pink Satin' flower by Cistus Nursery
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aka Nerine x 'After Hours'

Plant Type

Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

Zones

8a-10b

Size

Height: 16"-18"

Width: 8"-15"

  • sun
  • regular - drought tolerant
  • dry when dormant
Photo of Nerine 'After Hours' flower by Cistus Nursery
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aka Nerine x humilis [deep pink]

Plant Type

Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

Zones

8a-11

Size

Height: 16"-18"

Width: 6"

  • sun
  • regular - low
Photo of Nerine humilis x sarniensis [deep pink] flower by Kenpei
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