Nerine Lily
Guernsey Lily
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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.
| SKU | HSB3J03 |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Guernsey Lily |
| Botanical Name | Nerine bowdenii |
| Zones | 8, 9, 10 |
| Ships As | Bulb, Rhizome, Tuber |
| Light Requirements | Full Sun, Morning Sun & Afternoon Shade |
| Flower Color | Pink |
| Mature Height | 24-26" tall |
| Bulb Size | 14/+ cm |
| Bulb Spacing | 3-4 bulbs per sq. ft. |
| Planting Depth | Plant 2-3" deep |
| Bloom Time | Late summer until frost |
| Planting Time | Spring / Summer |
| Soil Type | Sandy Soil, Average Soil |
| Advantages | Deer Resistant, 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. |
| Poisonous | Minor Toxicity |
| Ideal Region | Coastal California, Southeast, Pacific Northwest |
| Ships to Hawaii, Alaska & Canada | No |
Planting Guides
Summer Blooming Bulbs, including popular varieties such as gladiolus and dahlias, are planted in the spring and bloom in the summer. Most of these bulbs are tropical and require warm weather to be planted. There must not be any danger of frost and your ground temperature must have reached 55 degrees Fahrenheit before planting. Many of our summer blooming bulbs can be planted as perennials in zones 9-10 (zone 8 if mulched), but should be treated as annuals in cooler climates. You can lift them and store them in the fall, or bring patio pots inside before frost. See page 15 of our Planting Guide for a bulb depth planting illustration.
View more Planting Guides, or download our complete Planting Guide for tips on caring for your plants when you receive your order, as well as planting instructions for Perennials, Spring-Planted Bulbs, Fall-Planted Bulbs, Cacti & Succulents, Xeric Plants and more.
Shipping
Plant Shipping: Buy now and we will ship your order at the ideal planting time for your region. Spring-Planted Perennial and Bulb orders will ship from February 27-June 30, warmest zones first. Most plant orders will arrive within 3-4 days, or less, of leaving our greenhouses. This prompt delivery is provided without additional express charges.
Grass Plugs Will ship at planting time in spring 2017, beginning in late February.
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Comments about High Country Gardens Nerine Lily:
Planted in the garden. Service and delivery great.
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Comments about High Country Gardens Nerine Lily:
My Nerine Lily has not bloomed yet. Saw this blooming in Victoria, B.C. last fall so I have some time before I hope to see the pretty pink blossoms coming up. The foliage is nice and doesn't seem to be bothered by the deer or rabbits (and I have alot of critters around).
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USDA Hardiness Planting Zones
To determine if a plant is sufficiently cold hardy, the USDA created numbered zones indicating winter low temperatures; the lower the zone number the colder the winter.
- If the coldest winter temperature expected in your area is -15°F (zone 5) then any plants rated zones 3-5 will survive the winter temperatures in your area.
- If you live in very warm winter areas (zones 9-11) plants with zones 3-4 ratings are not recommended. The lack of freezing winter temperatures do not provide a time for winter dormancy (rest).
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