Nerine Lipstick
5 bulbs for € 9.85
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The Nerine bowdenii Lipstick is particularly suitable for use in the garden or in pots. This versatile autumn bloomer has striking two-colored (white with pink edge) flowers.
The most well-known nicknames for the Nerine are Autumn lily or Guernsey lily.
The name is said to be derived from the Greek sea nymphs Nereis. When a ship sank off the coast of Guernsey and the bulbs began to bloom, they were compared to the beautiful daughters of Nereus, the god of the sea. The bowdenii grows best in a location where the bulbs can enjoy full sun and find protection from wind and rain.
In England, they are immensely popular. In Exbury Garden, there is also the National Nerine Collection of England maintained by Nick de Rothschild. Nerines bloom very late; when all the summer flowers have already faded, they start blooming during the months of September, October, and November. You can therefore extend the gardening season well with these bulbs.
It is also an excellent cut flower with a vase life of up to 12 days. Always cut a piece off the stems and place the flowers in clean water.
In a mild winter, the plant should be covered with peat mulch or fallen leaves. In colder regions, it is advisable to dig up your bulbs and store them dry in a frost-free but cool place to replant them in April.
Location: sun
Color: white with pink edge
Height: 65 cm
Size: 14/+
Blooming period: September - November