Nerine bowdenii ‘Lady Cerise’
Nerine 'Lady Cerise' has flowering stalks that rise from the strap-like foliage in the fall with buds opening into glowing pink to red, spidery amaryllis-like flowers.
Nerine bowdenii is a South African bulb that is a welcome sight in the fall as the skies become overcast and the rain begins to fall. At this time the flowering stalks of Guernsey lily rise from the strap-like foliage and open into gorgeous spidery amaryllis-like flowers. ‘Lady Cerise’ has glowing pink to red flowers. Plant in full sun in well-drained soil or grow as a pot specimen and protect in winter.
Common Name: Guernsey Lily
Family: Amaryllidaceae (The Amaryllis Family)
Zone Hardiness: 8-10
Light: Full Sun, Part Sun
Height: 12-24"
Width: 8-12"
Primary Bloom Colour: Pink
Secondary Bloom Colour: Red
Bloom Time: Fall
Foliage Colour: Green
Class: Deciduous
Type: Perennial
Soil Moisture: Average, Dry
Stem Colour:
Fragrance: No
Berries:
Benefits:
Deer Resistant: Unknown
BC Native: No
Native Habitat: Open sunny places.
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Geographical Origin: Southern Africa and Madagascar
