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Nerine bowdenii
Japanese Spider Lily, Cape Flower, Bowden Cornish Lily
Origin: 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.
| Family |
| Liliaceae |
| Genus |
| Nerine |
| Species |
| bowdenii |
| Category |
| Bulbs, Perennials |
| USDA Hardiness Zone |
| 7b - 8a |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone |
| 7 |
| RHS Hardiness Zone |
| H5 |
| Temperature (°C) |
| -15 to (-9) |
| Temperature (°F) |
| 5 - 15 |
| Height |
| 35 - 50 cm |
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Description and Growing Information
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| General Description |
| Nerine bowdenii is a bulbous perennial with terminal clusters of lily-like flowers with pink, slightly undulate, curling petals. |
| 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. |
| Growth |
| Fast |
| Pests |
| No serious pests or diseases of note. Slugs may be a problem. |
| Flower/Leaf Bud Description |
| Long and narrow, deep fuchsia pink. |
| Leaf Description |
| Rich green. |
| Flower Description |
| Lily-like, 6 - 8 cm in diameter; narrow, pink, curling petals with undulate margins; long stamens and even longer pistil, all with curling ends. |
| Fruit Description |
| Purple-black, globose, in clusters. |
| Notable Specimens |
| The Memorial University of Newfoundland Botanical Garden, St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada. Lanhydrock Gardens, Cornwall, England. Trengwainton Garden, Madron, Cornwall, United Kingdom. Trebah Gardens, Mawnan Smith, Nr Falmouth, Cornwall. |
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