Nerine Thoughts
Diane Whitehead (Sun, 22 Aug 2010 12:15:29 PDT)

I have a small collection of Nerine sarniensis hybrids, some from a
former hybridizer here in Victoria, and some bought from Cistus in
Oregon. ( They have about 20 named forms, but they are not in the
currently available list. )

I do not manage mine well enough to get them all to flower each year,
but I'm gradually improving. Mine are in pots and need fertilizer and
summer water.

I have quite a few Quest, a purple one, so I planted some in the
garden next to some N. bowdenii. No flowers as yet, so I don't know
whether they have survived. I should have planted them next to
something with different leaves.

I also have about three forms of bowdenii and seedlings of several
species.

Diane Whitehead
Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
cool mediterranean climate
moderate dry summers, moderate rainy winters
68 cm rain (27 in)