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WHAT ARE THEY?
The Nerine sarniensis is native of South Africa where it grows in the mountains of the Cape Province. It is an autumn flowering bulb that belongs to the Amaryllis family and should not be confused with its hardier cousin n. bowdenii .
The delightful plants arrived in Europe in the 1600's and soon made their home on the island of Guernsey, from where they get one of their alternative names the 'Guernsey Lily' . Later they were called 'Jewel Lily' in reference to the sparkling crystaline flecks in their petals that make them dance in the sunlight.
Nerines are easy to cultivate and great fun to grow. With little to give colour and cheerfulness in October they will annually provide just this.Given the right conditions, a frost-free greenhouse being ideal, they are very long lived indeed.
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Autumn's floral treat.
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