Nerine 'Pink Triumph'
nerine 'Pink Triumph'
A semi-evergreen bulbous perennial to 45cm high, with narrow, strap-shaped green leaves. Flowers are large and lily-like, with wavy, recurved petals in mid pink with deeper pink centres, and are borne in clusters around the tips of upright stems in autumn
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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0–0.1 metreGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green | |||
| Autumn | Pink | Green | ||
| Winter | Green |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H3Botanical details
- Family
- Amaryllidaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Semi evergreen
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Potentially harmful
- Harmful if ingested. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
- Genus
Nerine are summer-dormant, perennial bulbs with erect leafless stems each bearing a terminal umbel of funnel-shaped flowers in autumn, and strap-shaped or linear leaves appearing after the flowers
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
In warmer regions, grow outdoors in a sunny spot in well-drained soil, with shelter from strong winds, and provide a deep, dry winter mulch. In areas prone to frost, grow under glass in a peat-free. loam-based potting compost in full light. See Nerine cultivation for more detailed advice
Propagation
Propagate by division of established clumps after flowering
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Cottage and informal garden
- Gravel garden
- Patio and container plants
- Conservatory and greenhouse
- Flower borders and beds
- Wall side borders
- Cut flowers
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
May be susceptible to slugs
Diseases
May be susceptible to virus diseases
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