low-growing nerine

Also known as: Information to be completed

A variable, perennial bulb. The flowers develop in autumn at the same time as the strap-shaped, spreading leaves. The petals are narrow, with wavy edges, in various shades of pink. There can be from one to 12 flowers on each stem, which may be 10-40cm tall

Scientific classification

Species: low-growing nerine (Nerine humilis)
Genus: Nerine
Family: Amaryllidaceae

Ornamental bulbs - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Toxicity: Conservatory Greenhouse · Bulbs
Plant type: 0.1-0.5 metres
Height: 0.1-0.5 metres
Spread: Deciduous
Foliage: Tufted
Habit: Autumn
Season of interest: Full sun
Sunlight: Information to be completed
Ideal temperature

low-growing nerine pictures

Distribution of low-growing nerine

Distribution map

Plant distribution

Native
Introduced
Cultivated

Source：WCVP v16 · Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew · CC BY 3.0 · Boundaries：WGSRPD / TDWG

Culture

Information to be completed

Toxicity

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

Quick identification of low-growing nerine

Information to be completed

low-growing nerine care guide

Moisten soil in growth phase, reduce water heavily at dormancy
Watering: Full sun
Sunlight: Information to be completed
Ideal temperature

Watering

Moisten soil in growth phase, reduce water heavily at dormancy

Fertilizing

Weak blooming bulb fertilizer every two weeks pre-flowering

Pruning

Deadhead after flowering

Propagation

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

Growing

Grow in pots of loam-based potting compost, planting in spring or autumn, so the bulb tips are above the compost surface; they flower best when congested. Provide full light, water freely when in active growth, give a low nitrogen feed after flowering, then keep warm and dry when dormant in summer. See also nerine cultivation

More growing and care information →