Guernsey lily

How to Grow and Care for Guernsey lily

Guernsey lily · Nerine sarniensis
Also known as: narcissus of Japan; Jersey lily; spider lily

Plant in early spring in a moderately fertile, well-drained soil. Protect in colder areas with a deep dry mulch over winter. See also nerine cultivation

Watering: Moist soil during active growth, then reduce watering after foliage yellowsSunlight: Full sunOrnamental bulbs - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

Planting and Growing Guernsey lily

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Care difficulty3 / 5
Watering scheduleMoist soil during active growth, then reduce watering after foliage yellows
Sunlight requirementsFull sun
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Soil typeChalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pHAcid · Alkaline · Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well drained · Well drained
FertilizingLight bulb fertilizer at emergence and again after flowering
ToxicityOrnamental bulbs - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Care Tips

Plant in early spring in a moderately fertile, well-drained soil. Protect in colder areas with a deep dry mulch over winter. See also nerine cultivation

How to Water Guernsey lily?

Moist soil during active growth, then reduce watering after foliage yellows

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for Guernsey lily?

Full sun

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for Guernsey lily?

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What Soil Is Best for Guernsey lily?

Soil type
Chalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pH
Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for Guernsey lily?

Moist but well drained · Well drained

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How to Fertilize Guernsey lily?

Light bulb fertilizer at emergence and again after flowering

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How to Prune Guernsey lily?

No pruning required

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How to Propagate Guernsey lily?

Propagate by seed sown with moderate heat as soon as ripe or by division after flowering

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How to Transplant Guernsey lily?

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How to Care for Guernsey lily in Winter?

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How to Plant Guernsey lily?

Plant in early spring in a moderately fertile, well-drained soil. Protect in colder areas with a deep dry mulch over winter. See also nerine cultivation

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How to Repot Guernsey lily?

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How to Harvest Guernsey lily?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Pests

May be susceptible to slugs

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The Toxicity of Guernsey lily

Ornamental bulbs - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

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Attributes of Guernsey lily

Plant typeConservatory Greenhouse · Bulbs
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
FoliageDeciduous
HabitClump forming
OriginSouth Africa (Cape)

Scientific Classification

Species
Nerine sarniensis
Genus
Nerine
Family
Amaryllidaceae
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