Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Amaryllidaceae

Genus:

Nerine

Species:

Nerine bowdenii

USDA Symbol:

NEBO

Growth Characteristics

Height:

60 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

sep,oct,nov

Bloom Colors:

pink

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

butterflies

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

well-drained, sandy or loamy soil

pH:

6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

dry to moderate

Notes:

native to rocky slopes and grasslands

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

14–42 days

Notes:

Typically propagated from bulb offsets; seeds can be sown fresh and germinate best at warm temperatures.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI