A summer-dormant perennial bulb, with strap-shaped green leaves. Large clusters of lily-like, cherry-coloured flowers, with crinkled, recurved petals, are borne on upright stems up to 60cm high in autumn
0.5-1 metres
0.1-0.5 metres
| Season | Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | ||||
| Summer | ||||
| Autumn | ||||
| Winter |
Thrives in well-drained soil, preferably in a sunny, sheltered position for best flowering performance. Plant bulbs 10cm apart with the neck of the bulb showing above the soil; in colder areas plants will benefit from winter protection. See nerine cultivation
Propagate by division after flowering or by bulb chipping. Propagation by seed is possible with some nerines, but may be difficult as the seeds are very fleshy, don't store well and plants grown from seed can take up to 7 years to flower. See bulb propagation for further advice
No pruning required
May be susceptible to slugs
Generally disease-free