Details
- Bulb Size
- 12/+ cm
- Flowering Height
- 40-60 cm
- Colour
- Pinks & Pastels
- Flowering Time
- September
- October
- Planting Time
- March
- April
- May
- Growing
- Hardy
- Perennial
- Perfect For
- Pots & Tubs
- Small Garden & Balcony
Nerine Bowdenii Amandi
M6541
Description
The genus name ‘Nerine’ refers to ‘Nereids’ – nymphs of Greek mythology – and Nerine bowdenii ‘Amandi’ is fittingly fairy-like in its delicacy and charm. With wavy, sugar-plum petals swept back like wings, the dancing blooms are an enchanting sight late in the season.
Perched on slender stems, the Nerine bowdenii ‘Amandi’ pretty pink flowers bring a lightness and freshness to the usual browns of an autumnal display. Ribbon-like foliage provides lush greenery and subtly fades just in time for the blooms to take the limelight.
Plant Nerine bulbs in a sunny position, and they will reward you with an increasingly prolific display year after year.
Care Guide
Nerines can be grown in pots or in the ground. Either way, a sunny location is necessary for these autumn flowering bulbs, ideally against a south-facing wall.
Plant the bulbs in spring 10cm apart into well-drained, fertile soil. Ensure the neck of each bulb sits just above the surface of your soil as this will promote flourishing blooms.
For container planting, use an equal mix of loam based potting compost and multi-purpose compost.
Delicate, lily-like blooms are produced in abundance during September and October. Excellent for cutting.
In colder regions, mulch the area around your plants after flowering to provide winter protection.
Nerines resent root disturbance, so try not to move them once settled. Only lift and divide after several years if flowering begins to diminish.
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Formosissima
M6771
The striking Sprekelia ‘Formosissima’ is aptly named, derived from the Latin meaning ‘perfectly formed and beautiful’. Clad in velvety crimson, the large, showy blooms strike a dramatic pose. The three lower petals are partially fused together and the upper three are separated, with one upright tepal and two laterally outspread.
At the centre, elegant, elongated stamens are crowned by golden anthers. Otherwise known as the ‘Aztec Lily’, Sprekelia are native to Mexico and are part of the Amaryllis family.
With their fascinating form and brilliant colouring, these tender Sprekelia ‘Formosissima’ bulbs make eye-catching additions to summer patio containers, and to greenhouse and conservatory displays.
- Delivery
Orders for Summer Flowering Bulbs & Plants will be sent from mid March to late April.
We use Whistl for deliveries and our ordering process allows you to provide special instructions such as leaving in a safe place should you happen to be out when your bulbs are delivered or if you require a different delivery date.
Should you have any other order requirements other than those listed please contact us on 01622 840229 before placing an order.
Current charges per order are as below and include VAT.
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