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NerineFamily: Amaryllidaceae.
| Nerine sarniensis |
Common name(s): Guernsey lily |
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Genus of about 30 species of bulbous perennials, some evergreen, from mountain screes, on rock ledges, and other well-drained or arid habitats in S. Africa.
They are grown for their spherical umbels of lily-like flowers. All are ideal for a greenhouse, or as cut flowers. |
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Watering and misting |
Propagation |
| Provide full light. Keep warm and dry while dormant in summer. Grow in soil-based potting mix. |
Water freely during active growth. Keep dry when dormant in summer. |
Divide clumps after flowering. Sow seed at 50-55F (10-13C) as soon as ripe. |
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Nerine bowdenii W. Wats. |
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Robust, bulbous perennial with broad, strap-shaped leaves, to 12in (30cm) long, from S. Africa. Flowers in autumn. |
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Nerine mansellii |
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