Nerine masoniorum
Mason's nerine
A small, autumn-flowering bulb growing to around 20cm tall. Its thread-like, semi-erect leaves to 25cm or more in length form a basal tuft. Up to 11 pink flowers with wavy edges are borne in umbels on upright stems in early autumn
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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0–0.1 metreGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | ||||
| Autumn | Pink | Green | ||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H2Botanical details
- Family
- Amaryllidaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Columnar upright
- Potentially harmful
- Ornamental bulbs - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling. Pets: Ornamental bulbs - not to be eaten - see the HTA guide to potentially harmful plants for further information and useful contact numbers
- Genus
Nerine are summer-dormant, perennial bulbs with erect leafless stems each bearing a terminal umbel of funnel-shaped flowers in autumn, and strap-shaped or linear leaves appearing after the flowers
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- South Africa (Cape)
How to grow
Cultivation
Grows best in light, sandy soils or compost. Plant in spring or autumn, so the bulb tips are above the compost surface. Provide full light, water freely when in active growth, give a low nitrogen feed after flowering, then keep dry when dormant in summer. See also nerine cultivation
Propagation
Propagate by seed or from offsets- see bulb propagation
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Patio and container plants
- Rock garden
- Mediterranean climate plants
Pruning
Deadhead after flowering
Pests
May be susceptible to slugs
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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