Nerine bowdenii 'Lipstick' - 5 pieces

CHF 29.55

Nerine bowdenii 'Lipstick' - 5 pieces

Name: Nerine bowdenii 'Lipstick' - 5 pieces
Brand: Nerine
Price: 29.55 CHF
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Nerine bowdenii 'Lipstick'

CHF 29.55

White with pink stripes and tips
Recurved, crinkled petals
Flowers from late September into October
About 45–55 cm tall
Newer variety, lovely cut flower

'Lipstick' is a newer Guernsey lily with a fresh play of colour. Its white, crinkled flowers have pink stripes and pink tips. From late September it flowers for weeks and brings a light, playful tone to the autumn garden.

About this variety

At first glance 'Lipstick' looks white; up close the pink appears. It runs as a stripe along the petals and gathers at the tips, giving a two-toned, almost striped effect. The petals are narrow, crinkled and curved back, and the stamens protrude a long way. As a result, each flower looks a little different.

At about 45–55 cm tall, it is ideal for a warm, sunny bed in front of a wall or for a pot on the patio. Five bulbs form a loose group. With sedums, silvery grasses or the strong pink 'Isabel' it creates a harmonious autumn picture. It is also happy in a gravel bed on the south side of the house.

'Lipstick' lasts a long time in the vase and goes well with rose hips, grasses and late roses. It has no scent, and bees take little notice of it. A sheltered, warm position where it can establish well is important. Then it flowers again every year as the days grow shorter. Its late flowering is exactly what makes it so valuable.

Planting

Plant the bulbs in spring or late summer so that the neck stays above the soil. A spacing of 10–15 cm is right, because nerines flower better when crowded. The ideal spot is sunny and warm, preferably at the foot of a south-facing house wall. The soil must be very free-draining.

Care

Water only in spring while the leaves are growing; in summer the soil should stay on the dry side. Divide clumps only when they have become very dense. Cover with leaves or conifer brushwood in late autumn, and in colder areas move pots to a frost-free place. You can cut off faded stems.

Specifications

Botanical name: Nerine bowdenii 'Lipstick'
Genus: Nerines
Class: Various
Supplied as: Flower bulbs
Flower colour: White, Pink
Fragrant: No
Flowering time: September, October
Flowering season: Late summer and autumn
Height: 50 cm
Spread: 10 cm
Habit: Upright
Position: Sun
Suitable for: Bed, Pot and container, Cutting garden
Soil type: Sandy, Loamy
Drainage: Well-drained
Soil moisture: Moist
Soil pH: Neutral
Soil note: Suitable for many Swiss garden soils. A loose structure and good drainage matter more than a particular soil type.
Planting time: April, May, August, September
Planting depth: Bulb neck above the soil
Spacing: 4–6 inches
Number per m²: 50
Hardiness in Switzerland: Only for mild, sheltered sites
Hardiness by location: Moderately hardy, winter protection needed
Hardiness zone (USDA): 8–10
Overwintering note: Generally hardy in garden soil in Switzerland. At high, windy sites and in containers, plan extra winter protection and avoid winter wet.
For containers: Well suited to containers
Container note: Grow in a sufficiently large container with drainage holes and good drainage.
Cut flower: Suitable as a cut flower
Naturalising: Not suitable
Naturalising note: Persists for several years in a suitable spot, but does not normally spread over larger areas on its own.
For bees and butterflies: Not attractive to pollinators
RHS hardiness: H5