Guernsey lily
Also known as: narcissus of Japan; Jersey lily; spider lily
A bulbous perennial with stout stems bearing in early autumn umbels of long-stamened, red or orange-red flowers to 4cm across, the narrow tepals recurved and wavy-edged. Narrowly strap-shaped leaves appear after the flowers
Scientific classification
- Species
- Guernsey lily (Nerine sarniensis)
- 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
- Clump forming
- Habit
- Autumn
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of Guernsey lily
Distribution map
South Africa (Cape)
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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 Guernsey lily
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Guernsey lily care guide
- Moist soil during active growth, then reduce watering after foliage yellows
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moist soil during active growth, then reduce watering after foliage yellows
Fertilizing
FertilizingLight bulb fertilizer at emergence and again after flowering
Pruning
PruningNo pruning required
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed sown with moderate heat as soon as ripe or by division after flowering
Growing
GrowingPlant 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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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease-free
Pests
May be susceptible to slugs
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