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Nerine bowdenii 'Alba' (Guernsey lily)
£14.99
Unit price perEstimated Delivery between January 10 and January 12.
Nerine bowdenii 'Alba' produces wavy-petalled white flowers in autumn, bringing late-season sparkle to borders and containers when many summer flowers are fading. Its wavy-petalled blooms sit above strap-like foliage for a clean, architectural look.
Reaching an established height of around 40–50 cm, nerines flower in autumn and are excellent for cutting. They prefer warmth and sun to set buds well, rewarding you with reliable colour year after year.
Plant bulbs in a sunny, sheltered position in well-drained soil. In colder areas, set bulbs a little deeper for frost protection, and avoid rich, wet ground that can cause rotting.
Water lightly until growth is established, then keep drier during summer dormancy. Feed with a balanced fertiliser in spring and remove spent flowerheads if you want a tidy finish.
Perfect for pots, gravel gardens and sunny borders, nerines add a distinctive late flourish and pair beautifully with grasses and autumn perennials.
Nerine bowdenii 'Alba' (Guernsey lily)
Nerine bowdenii 'Alba' produces wavy-petalled white flowers in autumn, bringing late-season sparkle to borders and containers when many summer flowers are fading. Its wavy-petalled blooms sit above strap-like foliage for a clean, architectural look.
Reaching an established height of around 40–50 cm, nerines flower in autumn and are excellent for cutting. They prefer warmth and sun to set buds well, rewarding you with reliable colour year after year.
Plant bulbs in a sunny, sheltered position in well-drained soil. In colder areas, set bulbs a little deeper for frost protection, and avoid rich, wet ground that can cause rotting.
Water lightly until growth is established, then keep drier during summer dormancy. Feed with a balanced fertiliser in spring and remove spent flowerheads if you want a tidy finish.
Perfect for pots, gravel gardens and sunny borders, nerines add a distinctive late flourish and pair beautifully with grasses and autumn perennials.
| Botanical name | Nerine bowdenii 'Alba' |
| Flower colour | White |
| Bulb size | 12/14 |
| Established height | 40–50 cm |
| Established spread | 10 cm |
| Plant spacing | 20–25 bulbs per m² |
| Leaf colour | Green |
| Habit | Columnar upright |
| Life cycle | Perennial |
| Hardiness | Fully hardy (H5) |
| Years to establish | 1st year |
| Sunlight | Full sun |
| Position | 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
Drought tolerant
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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