Mason's nerine

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N. masoniorum is a small, autumn-flowering bulb growing to around 20cm tall. Its thread-like, semi-erect leaves to 25cm or more in length form a basal tuft. Up to 11 pink flowers with wavy edges are borne in umbels on upright stems in early autumn

Scientific classification

Species: Mason's nerine (Nerine masoniorum)
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: 0-0.1 metre
Spread: Deciduous
Foliage: Columnar upright
Habit: Autumn
Season of interest: Full sun
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Ideal temperature

Mason's nerine pictures

Distribution of Mason's nerine

Distribution map

Plant distribution

Native
Introduced
Cultivated

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

Culture

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Toxicity

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

Quick identification of Mason's nerine

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Mason's nerine care guide

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

Watering

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

Fertilizing

Light bulb fertilizer at emergence and again after flowering

Pruning

Deadhead after flowering

Propagation

Propagate by seed or from offsets- see bulb propagation

Growing

Grows best in light, sandy soils or compost. Plant in spring or autumn, so the bulb tips are above the compost surface. Provide full light, water freely when in active growth, give a low nitrogen feed after flowering, then keep dry when dormant in summer. See also nerine cultivation

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