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| Nerine | Common name; Guernsey Lily |
Nerines are a bulbous plant originating from South Africa.
They prefer cool temperatures but not cold, hence the reason they are generally grown under glass in the UK. e.g. in Alpine houses.
In southern parts of the UK the bulbs can be planted out in a sunny border that is against a wall and is free draining.
Outdoor Cultivation:
Week 32; Plant bulbs out 100mm(4") deep and 150mm(6") apart in well drained sunny border or against a wall for protection.
Note; add some sharp sand to the bottom of the hole, if drainage is suspect.
Plants can be divided every four or five years or if the amount of flowers becomes markedly less.
Pot Cultivation:
Week 32; Pot bulbs up in 100-150mm pots of potting compost placing from one to three bulbs per pot.
Keep the plants moist during the winter maintaining a minimum temperature of 10°C.
Commence watering when the flower buds appear.
When the foliage is established give the plants a balanced liquid feed for a couple of months until the leaves turn yellow, then withhold water until the flower buds re-appear.
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