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How to plant nerines and amarines<\/h2>
When to plant nerine bulbs<\/h3>
Plant nerine bulbs in summer \u2013 this is when you will find them on sale at the garden centre. You can also buy potted bulbs in the autumn.<\/p>
Where to plant nerines<\/h3>
Nerines and amarines love pots<\/a> and, if you live in a cold and wet region, this is the best way to grow them.<\/p>
Nerine bowdenii<\/em> and amarines are hardy in a sunny spot in the garden, in well-drained soil. To flower well the bulbs need to be baked during the summer, so avoid planting them where they will be overshadowed by other plants.<\/p>
$\"\"$ Nerine bowdenii \u2018Vesta K\u2019 \u00a9 Sietske De Vries<\/figcaption><\/figure>
Nerine sarniensis<\/em> and Nerine undulata<\/em> are not fully hardy, and are best grown in a greenhouse.<\/p>
How to plant nerine bulbs<\/h3>
In pots, use a loam-based compost with about 20 per cent horticultural grit mixed in, and plant the bulbs with their noses peeking above the surface of the soil. Water lots when the plant starts into growth Bulbs flower best crowded tightly together, so don\u2019t be too eager to split the bulbs \u2013 once every four or five years is sufficient. Keep dry the bulbs have finished flowering and store away from frosts.<\/p>
In the ground, plant the bulbs<\/a> just below the surface of the soil in large clumps, 10cm apart.<\/p>
Caring for nerines<\/h3>
In cold areas, mulch nerines after they have finished flowering to give extra protection during wet and cold winters.<\/p>
During the first year after planting, nerines can be shy to flower. Be patient: as soon as they have settled in they should produce lots of flowers. The bulbs hate being disturbed, so once you have planted them avoid moving the bulbs until they are so congested that they stop flowering. Bulbs in pots will benefit from having their compost refreshed every summer, when they are dormant. If the bulbs haven’t flowered after two years, they may have been planted too deeply.<\/p>
How to grow amarines<\/h2>
Amarines can be grown in the same way as nerines \u2013 grow them in a sunny, sheltered and well drained spot, or in a pot. When planting the bulbs, make sure that the tips are above the soil.<\/p>
The best nerines and amarines to grow<\/h2>
x Amarine tubergenii <\/em>\u2018Aphrodite\u2019 (Belladiva Series)<\/h3><\/div>
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\u00a9 Sietske De Vries<\/figcaption><\/figure>
Each of the amarine stems can produce up to ten rose-pink flowers between August and October. The foliage is semi-evergreen and able to withstand up to -5\u00b0C of frost.<\/p>
50cm. RHS H4, USDA 8b-9a.<\/a><\/p>
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Nerine bowdenii <\/em>\u2018Vesta K\u2019<\/h3><\/div>
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Nerine bowdenii \u2018Vesta K\u2019 \u00a9 Sietske De Vries<\/figcaption><\/figure>
A popular cultivar in the cut flower industry, the nerine’s flowers are a soft-pink colour with slightly twisting petals. The flowers are about 20cm wide.<\/p>
60cm. RHS H5, USDA 7b-8a.<\/p>
Buy Nerine<\/em> bowdenii<\/em> \u2018Vesta K\u2019 from Hoyland Plant Centre<\/a><\/p>
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Nerine bowdenii<\/em> \u2018Athena\u2019<\/h3>
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Nerine bowdenii \u2018Athena\u2019 \u00a9 Sietske De Vries<\/figcaption><\/figure>
There are several nerine cultivars with white flowers but for Kitty this one is by far the best. It is a vigorous plant that reaches its peak in October, and the flowers are a sparkling, clean shade of white.<\/p>
50cm. RHS H5, USDA 7b-8a.<\/p>
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Nerine <\/em>\u2018Helena\u2019<\/h3>
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\u00a9 Jason Ingram<\/figcaption><\/figure>
A pretty autumn-flowering bulb that thrives in free-draining soil in full sun. Produces spider-like flowers with wavy edges held atop strong stems. From South Africa.<\/p>
30cm. AGM. RHS H2.<\/p>
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Nerine <\/em>\u2018Zeal Giant\u2019<\/h3>
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Nerine ‘Zeal Giant’<\/figcaption><\/figure>
The quality of hardiness in nerines depends on winter dormancy and leafing from spring to autumn (rather than over winter). These characteristics are evident in Nerine bowdenii<\/em> but whatever cultivar you grow, its flowers are samey.<\/p>
The late Terry Jones crossed Nerine bowdenii<\/em> with the enriched colours of the winter-leafing and tender Nerine sarniensis<\/em>, aiming for richer colours and hardiness. He famously selected this hardy hybrid, which has huge flowers on long stems.<\/p>
Height<\/strong> 75cm x 15cm from a single bulb but clumps up. AGM. Origins<\/strong> A hybrid of South African species. Conditions<\/strong> Plant them anywhere (in sun) where they will not be crowded. Season<\/strong> October to November.<\/p>
Buy Nerine<\/em> \u2018Zeal Giant\u2019 from Avon Bulbs<\/a><\/p>
<\/div>Where to buy and see nerines and amarines<\/h2>
Kitty de Yong’s nursery, Agro Fleur Select is not open to the public but more information can be found at agrofleurselect.nl<\/a>. Suppliers include Hayloft<\/a>, Hoyland Plant Centre<\/a>, Jacques Amand<\/a> and Crocus<\/a>.<\/p>
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How to plant nerines and amarines<\/h2>

When to plant nerine bulbs<\/h3>Plant nerine bulbs in summer \u2013 this is when you will find them on sale at the garden centre. You can also buy potted bulbs in the autumn.<\/p>

How to grow amarines<\/h2>Amarines can be grown in the same way as nerines \u2013 grow them in a sunny, sheltered and well drained spot, or in a pot. When planting the bulbs, make sure that the tips are above the soil.<\/p>

The best nerines and amarines to grow<\/h2>

When to plant nerine bulbs<\/h3>
Plant nerine bulbs in summer \u2013 this is when you will find them on sale at the garden centre. You can also buy potted bulbs in the autumn.<\/p>

How to grow amarines<\/h2>
Amarines can be grown in the same way as nerines \u2013 grow them in a sunny, sheltered and well drained spot, or in a pot. When planting the bulbs, make sure that the tips are above the soil.<\/p>