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Nerine Collection | Bowden Lily Collection
Nerine Collection | Bowden Lily Collection

Nerine Collection | Bowden Lily Collection

SKU: BU30001889
1 × collection | 3 bulbs
£14.95 £4.98 each
Delivered in January
2 + 1 FREE collections | 9 bulbs
£29.90 £3.32 each
Delivered in January
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Overview

Intriguing and exotic-looking flowers appear in a rounded umbel in autumn, adding much-needed late colour to sheltered borders or pots. Native to arid habitats in southern Africa, these bulbous perennials are hardy but will need a sunny position, ideally with the protection of a south-facing wall. Excellent for cutting and adding to a vase, they can also be grown in pots and brought inside for a short period while in flower.

Specifications

  • Position: Full sun
  • Soil: Moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil, or peat-free general purpose compost
  • Rate of growth: Average
  • Flowering period: September to November
  • Hardiness: Borderline hardy (will need protection in winter in colder areas)

Care guide

Plant bulbs shallowly in well-drained soil, leaving the neck just above the surface, spacing 10-15cm (4-6in) apart. Choose a sunny, sheltered position where they won’t be shaded or crowded. They perform best in dense clumps, so avoid disturbing the roots once planted, and only lift and divide when the clump becomes overcrowded.

Mulch lightly to conserve moisture but keep the necks clear, and water sparingly during the growing season—overwatering can rot the bulbs. After flowering, allow the foliage to die back naturally to feed the bulbs for next year’s blooms.

Protect the crown from hard frosts with a generous layer of dry mulch after flowering, or overwinter potted plants in an unheated greenhouse in colder regions.

Features

  • In each collection you will receive the following:
  • 1 × Nerine bowdenii: Up to nine slender pointed buds open in succession to bright pink flowers, which have a deep pink stripe down the centre of each tepal. An elegant, late-flowering addition to the herbaceous border or patio. Grows to 50cm.
  • 1 × Nerine bowdenii 'Isabel': Bring late-season colour to your garden with striking clusters of dark rose-pink, lily-like flowers held aloft on upright stems. Each bloom measures 6-8cm (3in) across, with elegant, wavy, reflexed petals and delicate stamens that add texture and movement. Grows to 50cm.
  • 1 × Nerine bowdenii 'Ostara': Ruffled, shell-pink flowers are a delight, and they appear very late in the season adding some much-needed colour. Grows to 50cm.

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