Also referred to as Jersey Lily or Spider Lily. Plant Nerine bowdenii (Pink Guernsey Lily) in spring, and you will be rewarded with delightful fragrant pink blossoms from summer through frost. A South African native bulb, Nerine Lilies bloom in late summer with large clusters of pink, lily-like flowers. Long-lived, it takes a couple of years to establish and bloom.
The Nerine Lily is suitable for growing in containers and is deer resistant. This tender bulb is hardy in zones 8-10 but can be grown as an annual elsewhere. Plant in full sun and water regularly, but don’t over water. In zones 3-7, lift bulbs before frost and store in a cool dry place for planting the following spring.
More InformationSKU | HC008632 |
Common Name | Pink Spider Lily, Guernsey Lily |
Botanical Name | Nerine bowdenii |
Item Package Size | Bag of 3 |
Flower Color | Pink |
Light Requirements | Full Sun, Morning Sun & Afternoon Shade |
Bloom Time | Late summer until frost |
Mature Height | 24-26" tall |
Bulb Spacing | 3-4 bulbs per sq. ft. |
Flower Bulb Size | 14 cm |
Planting Depth | Plant bulb so top inch or so of bulb sticks up out of the soil. |
Soil Type | Sandy Soil, Average Soil |
Ideal Region | Southeast, Pacific Northwest, Coastal California |
Advantages | Deer Resistant, Fragrant Flower / Foliage, Good For Cut Flowers, Good For Containers |
Additional Information | Can be grown as an annual in zones 3-7; Hardy in zones 8-10. Nerine Lily bulbs require acidic soils and generally don't do well in areas without this type of soil, such as most of Texas. |
Zones | 8, 9, 10 |
Ships As | Bulb, Rhizome, Tuber |
Poisonous or Toxic to Animals | Minor Toxicity |
Planting Time | Spring / Summer |
Ships To Canada | No |