Nerine 'Stephanie'

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Synonyms

Nerine sarniensis 'Stephanie'

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A bulbous herbaceous perennial, 50cm high, with green strap-shaped leaves which die down in summer. Umbels of 9-10 flowers with broad, only slightly wavy, warm pink tepals, slightly paler pink along the centre of each tepal, and darker pink in the throat, appear in autumn; not to be confused with N. bowdenii 'Stefanie'

Position

Full sun

Soil Types

Chalk, Loam, Sand

Max Height

0.1-0.5 metres

Max Spread

0.1-0.5 metres

Size

Time to Maturity
2–5 years
Max Spread
0.1-0.5 metres
Max Height
0.1-0.5 metres

Growing Conditions

Chalk Loam Sand
Moisture
Well–drained
pH
Acid or Alkaline or Neutral

Position

Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness

Hardiness Ratings

All ratings refer to the UK growing conditions unless otherwise stated. Minimum temperature ranges (in degrees C) are shown in brackets

  • H1A: under glass all year (>15C)
  • H1B: can be grown outside in the summer (10 - 15)
  • H1C: can be grown outside in the summer (5 - 10)
  • H2: tolerant of low temperatures, but not surviving being frozen (1 to 5)
  • H3: hardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK (-5 to 1)
  • H4: hardy through most of the UK (-10 to -5)
  • H5: hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters (-15 to -10)
  • H6: hardy in all of UK and northern Europe (-20 to -15)
  • H7: hardy in the severest European continental climates (< -20)
H2
Drought Resistance
Yes

Colour & Scent

Season Stem Flower Foliage Fruit
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter

Botanical Details

Family
Amaryllidaceae
Native to GB/Ireland
No
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Clump forming
Potentially harmful
Ornamental bulbs - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling. Pets: Ornamental bulbs - not to be eaten - see the HTA guide to potentially harmful plants for further information and useful contact numbers
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

Plant with the tips of the bulbs just above the surface: in frost-prone areas, grow in full light in a greenhouse or conservatory, in an open free-draining medium, water during active growth, give potassium-rich liquid fertilizer after flowering, and keep slightly dry when dormant in summer; in frost-free areas, grow outside in well-drained soil in a sunny position, for example by a south-facing or west-facing wall, and protect with a deep, dry mulch over winter; for more advice, see nerine cultivation

Propagation

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

Suggested planting locations and garden types

  • City and courtyard gardens
  • Coastal
  • Mediterranean climate plants
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Gravel garden
  • Patio and container plants
  • Cut flowers
  • Wall side borders

Pruning

No pruning required

Pests

May be susceptible to slugs

Diseases

May be susceptible to virus diseases