Nerine bowdenii ‘Like a Virgin’ is a beautifully refined perennial, celebrated for its pure-white blooms. Each flower features gracefully recurved petals that shimmer in the soft autumn light.
One of the hardier members of the bowdenii group, Nerine bowdenii ‘Like a Virgin’ thrives in sunny, well-drained positions where it can build strength and produce an impressive flurry of late-season flowers. Its resilience makes it a reliable performer in the British climate, returning year after year with increasing vigour.
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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Nerine bowdenii ‘Pearls of Cherry’ brings a lively splash of cherry rose-pink to the autumn garden, unfurling elegant clusters of slender, curling petals that glow with warmth as the season cools.
Give it a warm, sunny, free-draining position and this hardy Nerine bowdenii ‘Pearls of Cherry’ variety will reward you with dependable performance in the British climate, coming back each year with an ever-more impressive show.
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.
| UK Mainland, Channel Islands and Northern Ireland | £ 5.95 |
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