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A. Flowering Characteristics
Nerine bowdenii flowers in mid-summer (July) on
a leafless scape for 2-3 weeks and plants are
14-20 inches tall.
B. General Characteristics
1. Origin of species: South Africa
2. Common names: Cape Flower, Guernsey Lily, Japanese
Spider Lily
3. Geophyte organ: Tunicated bulb
4. Hardiness type: Tender III - Injured at temperatures
below 35 degrees F , (2C) when planted.
5. Natural reproductive systems and growth and
development requirements: Reproduces by offset
bulblets and requires a warm (60 to 65F) - cool
(35 to 55F) - warm (60 to 65F) annual thermoperiodic
cycle.
6. Primary uses: Beds, rock gardens, and borders.
C. Cultural Information
1. Bulb sizes: 12/14 cm in circumference.
2. Planting density: 12 inches apart, 1 per sq.
ft.
3. Planting depth: 8 inches to base of bulb.
4. Planting time: Fall
5. Perennialization habit: 1990 USDA Climatic
Zone 8 with mulch, 9 to 11 without mulch.
6. Light requirements: Full sunlight to PM only
sunlight.
7. Moisture: Tolerates drought, but requires moisture
during growing season.
8. Animal susceptibility: Not reported.
D. Companion Plants:
Coreopsis, Dianthus, Hemerocallis (yellow cvs.),
Kniphofia (yellow cvs.), Leucanthemum (Shasta
daisies), Peonies (white and yellow cvs.), Rudbeckia,
Salvia, Verbascum (white cvs.), Rhododendron spp.
(deciduous and evergreen), Cotoneaster, Berberis,
Acer palmatum, Deutzia gracilis, Weigela.
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