Nerine 'Caryatid'

Also Known As

Nerine sarniensis 'Caryatid''
Caryatid Guernsey Lily

Plant type

bulb / corm / tuber

size

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

planting zones

9a-10b

Nerine 'Caryatid' plant details

Nerine 'Caryatid' is a broadleaf deciduous bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In fall orange flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and occasional water. Prefers to be dry when dormant. Does well in well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Nerine 'Caryatid'

Plant type: bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: amaryllidaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 6 IN - 12 IN - wide, 12 IN - 24 IN - tall
Flowers: orange blooms in fall

GROWING CONDITIONS for Nerine 'Caryatid'

USDA Zones: 9a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: occasional
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A favorite of ours, an old-fashioned hybrid but one not often seen, this Guernsey lily has substantial blue-green leaves and, in autumn, eye-catching, lipstick-orange flowers with an almost crystalline quality. These South African natives have a long summer dormancy only to be awakened by the first cool weather of late summer or early autumn and flower often while the leaves are just beginning to emerge. For bright light and decent drainage. Fertilize in autumn. This, probably the most tender species, should be grown outside where temperatures rarely hit 20 °F, bottom of USDA zone 9, but this and others are downright addictive as pot specimens.