Nerine bowdenii ‘Albivetta’ (Guernsey Lily)
Guernsey Lily 'Albivetta', Cape Flower 'Albivetta', Japanese Spider Lily 'Albivetta', Cornish Lily 'Albivetta', Jersey Lily 'Albivetta', Bowden Lily 'Albivetta'
Putting on a spectacular display in the late season garden, Nerine bowdenii ‘Albivetta’ (Guernsey Lily) is a bulbous perennial bearing large umbels of 6 to 12 trumpet-shaped, faintly-scented, white flowers, adorned with wavy-edged petals and sometimes a soft pink glow. Blooming for up to 4-6 weeks in late summer or early fall, the charming blossoms rise atop tall, erect stalks, before the foliage of strap-shaped rich green leaves emerges. Robust and easy to grow, Guernsey Lilies are ideal accent plants for mixed borders, rockeries or cutting gardens.
- Grows up to 14-18 in. high (35-45 cm) and 3-6 in. wide (7-15 cm).
- Thrives in full sun (part shade is tolerated), in moderately fertile, well-drained soil. Tolerates drought, but requires moisture during the growing season
- Spectacular when planted in swathes, this Guernsey Lily fits most garden settings or mixed borders, makes a fantastic accent plant in containers and excellent cut flowers! A great choice for coastal areas, Mediterranean gardens or rock gardens.
- Deer and rabbit resistant.
- Plant in early spring, 2 in. below the ground (5 cm) and 6 in. apart (15 cm). Protect in colder areas with a deep dry mulch over winter.
- Propagate by seed, sown with moderate heat as soon as ripe or by division after flowering.
- Acute ingestion may cause mild stomach upset
- Native to South Africa
Requirements
| Hardiness |
9 - 11 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
8 - 10 |
| Climate Zones | 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, H1 |
| Plant Type | Bulbs, Perennials |
| Plant Family | Amaryllidaceae |
| Genus | Nerine |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Summer (Late) Fall |
| Height |
1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spread |
3" - 6" (10cm - 20cm) |
| Spacing | 6" (20cm) |
| Depth | 2" (10cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Fragrant, Showy |
| Tolerance | Drought, Deer, Rabbit |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Patio And Containers, Wall-Side Borders |
| Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Coastal Garden, Cutting Garden, Gravel and Rock Garden, Mediterranean Garden |
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While every effort has been made to describe these plants accurately, please keep in mind that height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates. The description of these plants has been written based on numerous outside resources.
Requirements
| Hardiness |
9 - 11 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
8 - 10 |
| Climate Zones | 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, H1 |
| Plant Type | Bulbs, Perennials |
| Plant Family | Amaryllidaceae |
| Genus | Nerine |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Summer (Late) Fall |
| Height |
1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spread |
3" - 6" (10cm - 20cm) |
| Spacing | 6" (20cm) |
| Depth | 2" (10cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Fragrant, Showy |
| Tolerance | Drought, Deer, Rabbit |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Patio And Containers, Wall-Side Borders |
| Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Coastal Garden, Cutting Garden, Gravel and Rock Garden, Mediterranean Garden |
