- Botanical name: Nerine bowdenii 'Patricia'
- Common name: Nerine
- Family: Amaryllidaceae
- Plant Type: Bulb, Deciduous
Pink
Green
- Key features:
- Autumn colour
- Flowers
Nerines are South African bulbs, widely planted in warmer regions for their late display of rich pink flowers. They work well in a mixed herbaceous border and make an excellent cut flower. They bear striking sprays of lily-like flowers with recurved petals on erect leafless stems. Strap-shaped foliage develops in spring and grows into clumps over time.
Most nerines are tender greenhouse bulbs, but Nerine bowdenii is the nearest to being hardy, and is well worth planting outdoors in a warm sunny border backed by the shelter of a wall.
Nerine bowdenii ‘Patricia’ bears pretty pale pink blooms on sturdy stems. It makes a fantastic addition to the late summer border, and makes an excellent cut flower.
For best results grow Nerine bowdenii ‘Patricia’ in well-drained soil in full sun, ideally sheltered by a south-or west-facing wall. Divide congested clumps in spring.
How to grow Nerine 'Patricia'
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Plant size
45cm height
30cm spread
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Aspect
East facing, south facing, west facing
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Position in border
Front, middle
- Sun exposure: Full sun, dappled shade, partial shade
- Hardiness: Hardy
- Soil type: Well drained / light / sandy
Plant calendar
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A
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Do Plant in May |
J
Do Plant in June |
J
Do not Plant in July |
A
Do not Plant in August |
S
Do not Plant in September |
O
Do not Plant in October |
N
Do not Plant in November |
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Do not Plant in December |
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| Flowers |
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Plant does not flower in January |
F
Plant does not flower in February |
M
Plant does not flower in March |
A
Plant does not flower in April |
M
Plant does not flower in May |
J
Plant does not flower in June |
J
Plant does not flower in July |
A
Plant does not flower in August |
S
Plant does flower in September |
O
Plant does flower in October |
N
Plant does flower in November |
D
Plant does not flower in December |
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| Divide |
J
Do not Divide in January |
F
Do not Divide in February |
M
Do Divide in March |
A
Do Divide in April |
M
Do Divide in May |
J
Do not Divide in June |
J
Do not Divide in July |
A
Do not Divide in August |
S
Do not Divide in September |
O
Do not Divide in October |
N
Do not Divide in November |
D
Do not Divide in December |
Nerine 'Patricia' and wildlife
Nerine 'Patricia' has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.
Is Nerine 'Patricia' poisonous?
Nerine 'Patricia' has no toxic effects reported.
No reported toxicity to Birds
No reported toxicity to Cats
No reported toxicity to Dogs
No reported toxicity to Horses
No reported toxicity to Livestock
No reported toxicity to People
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