Nerine angulata
J.E. Shields (Thu, 14 Aug 2003 17:27:56 PDT)

Hi all,

The first bulb of Nerine angulata is blooming here. I've posted an image
to the Bulbs_Images@yahoogroups.com list. The flowers are light pink and
span about 45 mm (ca. 1.75 inches) across the face. The bulb came from
Cameron and Rhoda McMaster, and I think it is about 4 years old. I've also
posted a picture of it in my Photo Gallery at
http://www.shieldsgardens.com/PhotoGallery/

These are said to be quite reliable blooming once they reach flowering
size. We also have found that N. filifolia is a most reliably blooming
plant. My oldest bulbs, 5 in one 2-gallon pot, are putting up 5 scapes as
I write.

I have planted a few bulbs of N. angulata out in the rock garden, to test
their winter hardiness here. I have a couple bulbs of N. krigei and of
Nerine 'Pink Triumph' in the same rock garden. Next summer, I'll let
everyone know how these tests turns out!

Regards,
Jim Shields
in central Indiana

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