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Nerine 'Isabel'
bowden lily nerine bulb
Add late-season colour to your garden with striking clusters of dark rose-pink, lily-like flowers held aloft on upright stems. Each...
Plant description
Nerine bowdenii ‘Isabel’ brings vibrant, late season cheer, standing out against autumn foliage and brightening the garden as other summer flowers fade. Its long-lasting, upright stems make it excellent for cutting, while the elegant flowers create striking focal points. Plant bulbs with the neck exposed, whether in borders or containers with well-drained compost, to encourage reliable flowering. Grouping them in clumps enhances impact, though they may take a couple of seasons to reach their full display.
Eventual height & spread
Flowering period
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Plant features
Position
Full sun
Rate of growth
Average
Soil
Moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil, or peat-free general purpose compost
Hardiness
Borderline hardy (will need protection in winter in colder areas)
How to care for Nerine Isabel:
Mulch lightly to conserve moisture but keep the necks clear, and water sparingly during the growing season—overwatering can rot the bulbs. After flowering, allow the foliage to die back naturally to feed the bulbs for next year’s blooms.
Protect the crown from hard frosts with a generous layer of dry mulch after flowering, or overwinter potted plants in an unheated greenhouse in colder regions.
Please note:
Warning
Simple but stylish protection
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