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Nerine laticoma

Nerine

Plant Type:

BULBS

Nerine laticoma (ex: Ellen Hornig) – Late summer / fall bloom here, the pink and sometimes white flowers occur atop inflorescences 6 to 12 inches tall on this shorter species. Petals sport a darker mid-vein setting-off each dome of pink, demanding a bit more notice. Nerine laticoma is found on the Northern Cape, western Transvaal, Free State, inland Namibia and Botswana. As with all the Nerines we offer summer moisture is a good thing within reason as long as bulbs are planted in a well-draining mix. Drier winter conidtion is advised. The addition of silica when planting may be helpful. We have found all of our Nerine fairly easy-going. Established pot grown bulb from offset or seed.


Height:

6-12 in

Colors:

Pink

Zone:

(7?)8 to 10
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Characteristics and Attributes for Nerine laticoma

Season of Interest (Flowering)

  • Late Summer / Autumn

Season of Interest (Foliage)

  • Summer / Autumn

Nature Attraction

  • Honey Bees & Native Bees

Light

  • Full Sun
  • Mostly Sunny

Attributes

  • Drought Tolerant
  • Potted Plant
  • Conservatory
  • Small / Miniature
  • Trough
  • Collector Plant
  • Greenhouse / Alpine House
  • Rock Garden

Growth Rate in the Garden

  • Slow

Soil

  • Sandy
  • Average
  • Draining
  • Moist Summer / Dry Winter

Origins

  • South Africa

Propagated By

  • Offset
  • By Seed / Potted