Nerine bowdenii 'Fenwicks Variety ' (Fenwicks Variety Japanese Spider Lily)
Botanical Information
| Family | Liliaceae |
| Genus | Nerine |
| Species | bowdenii |
| Cultivar | 'Fenwicks Variety ' |
| Category | Bulbs, Perennials |
| Origin | The species was originally thought to be a native of Japan, it is now thought to originate from South Africa. It was introduced into cultivation in Europe in about 1630. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 7 - 8 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 7b |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H5 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | (-15) - (-10) |
| Temperature (°F) | 5 - 14 |
| Height | 0.1 - 0.5 m |
| Spread | 0.1 - 0.5 m |
| Growth | Fast |
| Flowering Period | August, September |
Description and Growing Information
| General Description | Nerine bowdenii is a bulbous perennial with terminal clusters of lily-like flowers with pink, slightly undulate, curling petals. |
| Shape | Columnar upright. |
| Landscape | Gravel gardens, flower borders, beds, and Mediterranean gardens. |
| Propagation | Propagate by seed or by division after flowering. |
| Cultivation | They do not compete well with other plants and thus are best suited to a location in the garden with reduced competition. In colder climates bulbs tend to be pushed up to the surface and may need to be 're-seated' before winter. All plants benefit from a deep mulch. |
| Pests | Susceptible to viral infections as well as slugs. |
| Notable Specimens | Sissinghurst Castle Gardens, Cranbrook, Kent, United Kingdom. |
| Habitat | Horticultural origin. |
Photographs
Nerine bowdenii 'Fenwick's Variety', form. Sissinghurst Castle Gardens, Cranbrook, Kent, United Kingdom. 23/10/2019.
Nerine bowdenii 'Fenwick's Variety', flower. Sissinghurst Castle Gardens, Cranbrook, Kent, United Kingdom. 23/10/2019.