wavy nerine

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A summer-dormant perennial autumn-flowering bulb with large terminal umbels of wavy-petalled funnel-shaped delicate pinkish-purple flowers with a darker tone mid-stripe, followed by the growth of rich green long, strappy foliage in autumn once the temperature drops.

Scientific classification

Species: wavy nerine (Nerine undulata)
Genus: Nerine
Family: Amaryllidaceae

Ornamental bulbs - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Toxicity: Bulbs
Plant type: 0.1-0.5 metres
Height: 0-0.1 metre
Spread: Deciduous
Foliage: Columnar upright
Habit: Autumn
Season of interest: Full sun
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Distribution of wavy nerine

Distribution map

S. Africa

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Culture

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Toxicity

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

Quick identification of wavy nerine

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wavy nerine care guide

Moist soil during active growth, then reduce watering after foliage yellows
Watering: Full sun
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Watering

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

Fertilizing

Light bulb fertilizer at emergence and again after flowering

Pruning

Remove spent flower heads to avoid self-seeding and clear away dead foliage once the plant becomes dormant

Propagation

Propagate by seed or by division after flowering

Growing

Will grow best in well-drained soil preferably in a sheltered position and in full sun for best flowering performance. Plant bulbs 10cm apart with the neck of the bulb showing above the soil except for colder areas where they will prefer to be planted 5cm underground for frost protection. See also Nerine cultivation.

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