Nerine Species, Cape Flower, Berglelie, Guernsey Lily, Red Nerine
Nerinesarniensis

Family: Amaryllidaceae (am-uh-ril-id-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Nerine (ne-REE-nee)
Species: sarniensis (sarn-ee-EN-sis)

Synonym:Amaryllis sarniensis

Synonym:Nerine fothergillii

Synonym:Nerine rosea

Category
Bulbs
Tropicals and Tender Perennials

Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage
Herbaceous

Foliage Color
Blue-Green

Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Spacing
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)

Hardiness
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Where to Grow
Grow outdoors year-round in hardiness zone
Can be grown as an annual

Danger
N/A

Bloom Color
Pink
Rose/Mauve

Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are good for cutting

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Mid Fall

Other details

Soil pH requirements
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

Patent Information

Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
By scoring the base of the bulb to promote new bulblets
From seed; sow indoors before last frost

Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Seed does not store well; sow as soon as possible