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Nerine bowdenii (Guernsey lily)
£6.19
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Nerine bowdenii produces shimmering, wavy-petalled pink flowers in autumn, bringing late-season sparkle to borders and containers when many summer flowers are fading. Its wavy-petalled blooms sit on strong stems and are excellent for cutting.
Reaching an established height of around 45–60 cm, nerines flower in autumn and prefer warmth and sun to set buds well. They are a superb choice for gravel gardens and south-facing borders where drainage is sharp.
Plant bulbs in late summer in a sunny, sheltered position with well-drained soil. Set bulbs about 10cm apart; in milder areas leave the neck showing, while colder sites benefit from slightly deeper planting for frost protection.
Water lightly until growth is established, then keep on the drier side during summer dormancy. Feed in spring to support foliage growth, and remove spent flowerheads if you want a tidy finish.
Perfect for pots and sunny borders, nerines pair beautifully with ornamental grasses and autumn perennials. Once settled, they can increase into impressive clumps with very little attention.
Nerine bowdenii (Guernsey lily)
Nerine bowdenii produces shimmering, wavy-petalled pink flowers in autumn, bringing late-season sparkle to borders and containers when many summer flowers are fading. Its wavy-petalled blooms sit on strong stems and are excellent for cutting.
Reaching an established height of around 45–60 cm, nerines flower in autumn and prefer warmth and sun to set buds well. They are a superb choice for gravel gardens and south-facing borders where drainage is sharp.
Plant bulbs in late summer in a sunny, sheltered position with well-drained soil. Set bulbs about 10cm apart; in milder areas leave the neck showing, while colder sites benefit from slightly deeper planting for frost protection.
Water lightly until growth is established, then keep on the drier side during summer dormancy. Feed in spring to support foliage growth, and remove spent flowerheads if you want a tidy finish.
Perfect for pots and sunny borders, nerines pair beautifully with ornamental grasses and autumn perennials. Once settled, they can increase into impressive clumps with very little attention.
| Botanical name | Nerine bowdenii |
| Flower colour | Pink |
| Bulb size | 14/16 |
| Established height | 45–60 cm |
| Established spread | 10–15 cm |
| Plant spacing | 10 cm apart |
| Leaf colour | Green |
| Habit | Upright, clump-forming |
| Life cycle | Perennial |
| Hardiness | Fully hardy |
| Years to establish | 1st year |
| Sunlight | Full sun |
| Position | Exposed or Sheltered |
| Suitable for | Pots, Borders, Cutting garden |
| Soil acidity | Any |
| Soil moisture | Well-drained |
| Soil type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| RHS Award (AGM) | No |
| Growing skill | Easy to grow |
| Pollinator-friendly | Yes |
| Deer resistant | No |
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Key Features
Packed in paper
Packed peat-free
Great for Shade
Attracts wildlife
Low maintenance
RHS Award (AGM)
Perfect for pots
Good for cutting
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Arrived quickly and well-packaged. Planted them in some pots on the patio and they all came up. Look beautiful. Thank you!
Careane Wallace
The bulbs arrived beautifully packaged and you could just tell they were excellent quality. We had the most wonderful display of daffodils this spring on our patio. Simply stunning. Will definitely be ordering again
David P
I ordered the mixed hyacinth collection and the scent in my garden this April was absolutely heavenly. Every single bulb produced a strong, beautiful flower and the colours were stunning together. A fantastic purchase, I'll be back for more next year!
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