Nerine Species, Cape Flower, Dwarf Nerine
Nerinehumilis

Family: Amaryllidaceae (am-uh-ril-id-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Nerine (ne-REE-nee)
Species: humilis (HEW-mil-is)

Synonym:Amaryllis humilis

Synonym:Nerine humilis subsp. fera

Synonym:Nerine peersii

Synonym:Nerine pulchella

Synonym:Nerine tulbaghensis

Category
Bulbs

Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping

Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade

Foliage
Deciduous

Foliage Color

Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

Spacing
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)

Hardiness

Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual

Danger
N/A

Bloom Color
Pale Pink
Pink
Rose/Mauve
White/Near White

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer

Other details

Soil pH requirements
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)

Patent Information
Non-patented

Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall

Seed Collecting
Seed does not store well; sow as soon as possible