Nerine bowdenii (Guernsey Lily)

Putting on a spectacular display in the late-season garden, award-winning Nerine bowdenii (Guernsey Lily) is a bulbous perennial forming clumps of strap-shaped, rich green leaves. In late summer or early fall, tall, erect stalks push up from among the leaves, bearing large umbels of five to ten trumpet-shaped, faintly-scented, brilliant pink flowers, up to 3 in. across (8 cm), adorned with wavy-edged petals. Blooming for up to 4-6 weeks, Guernsey Lilies are ideal accent plants for mixed borders, rockeries or cutting gardens.

• Winner of the prestigious Award of Garden Merit of the Royal Horticultural Society.
• Grows up to 14-18 in. high (35-45 cm) and 3-6 in. wide (7-15 cm).
• Thrives in full sun (part shade is tolerated), in moderately fertile, well-drained soil. Drought-tolerant once established., but requires moisture during the growing season
• Spectacular when planted in swathes, this Guernsey Lily fits most garden settings or mixed borders, makes a fantastic accent plant in containers, and excellent cut flowers! A great choice for coastal areas, Mediterranean gardens, or rock gardens.
• Deer and rabbit resistant.
• Plant in early spring, 2 in. below the ground (5 cm) and 6 in. apart (15 cm). Protect in colder areas with a deep dry mulch over winter.
• Propagate by seed, sown with moderate heat as soon as ripe or by division after flowering.
• Acute ingestion may cause mild stomach upset
• Native to South Africa
• Drought-tolerant bulbs to cut your water bill, not your color
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