Nerine ‘Bowdenii’
Nerine
- Quantity
- 1 bulb
- Exposure
- Sun to partial shade
Discover the plant
Nerine 'Bowdenii' (Nerine). Add a touch of elegance and colour to your garden with Nerine 'Bowdenii', also known as Guernsey Lily. This bulbous plant produces magnificent bright pink flowers with recurved petals, evoking a delicate spider's web. Its late flowering, from June to October, brightens up beds and pots when most other summer plants begin to decline. Perfect for containers and mixed borders, it appreciates sunny and well-drained locations. For successful planting, plant 5 cm (2 in) deep, spacing them 10 cm (4 in) apart. Then, choose well-drained soil to prevent bulb rot. Water lightly after planting, then moderately during flowering.
Start cultivation in spring in a container with drainage holes, using a substrate that allows good water circulation. Place the pot in sun or bright partial shade and protect young shoots from late frosts. Handle the bulb carefully and follow the planting instructions on its packaging. Water moderately at first, then adjust the watering as growth becomes visible. Avoid letting a saucer retain water under the pot for too long. A stable and easily transportable container will allow you to move the plant to shelter when the weather becomes unfavourable, without having to dig up the growing bulb.
During flowering, remove damaged flowers and keep the leaves green to allow the bulb to continue its cycle. Do not force yellowing by prematurely cutting the foliage. When the plant naturally enters dormancy, reduce watering and avoid keeping the substrate constantly wet. Bring the container indoors to a frost-free area before the first frosts, then monitor the bulb's condition during winter. Cold and saturated soil increases the risk of rot. When growth resumes, gradually resume care and wait for mild enough conditions to reinstall the plant outdoors, in its bright location.
Planting guide
Plant well.Grow beautifully.
Growing method
Soil and care
The right care,at the right time.
Watering
Soil type
Fertilization
Seasonal care
Container growing
A garden,within reach.
Bloom and dimensions
Its place,in your garden.
Mature height
Bloom period

Garden associations
In goodcompany.
Companion plants
Frequently asked questions
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