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Nerine angustifolia
Nerine
Plant Type:
BULBSNerine angustifolia (ex: Ellen Hornig) – The pretty array of pink flowers with lightly pie-crusted petals set atop stalks that can stretch to as high as 3 feet. Green strap-shaped leaves grow to be approximately 12 inches tall. Colonies inhabit grassland marshes in montane areas of Lesotho, Swaziland and South Africa. A large colony can be breathtaking in flower. Autumn blooming for us these enjoy summer moisture in a well-draining mix in terra cotta with winter dry during dormancy. In a greenhouse situation the foliage of Nerine angustifolia may remain evergreen. 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. Established pot grown bulb from offset or seed.
Characteristics and Attributes for Nerine angustifolia
Season of Interest (Flowering)
- Late Summer / Autumn
Season of Interest (Foliage)
- Late Spring / Summer / into Autumn
Nature Attraction
- Honey Bees & Native Bees
Light
- Full Sun
- Mostly Sunny
Attributes
- Rock Garden
- Border
- Potted Plant
- Collector Plant
- Drought Tolerant
- Greenhouse / Alpine House
- Evergreen
- Massing
- Conservatory
Growth Rate in the Garden
- Medium
Soil
- Average
- Moist Summer / Dry Winter
- Draining
Origins
- South Africa
Propagated By
- By Seed / Potted
- Offset