guernsey lily
Nerine sarniensis
USDA zones8 to 10
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
Size12 to 24 inches tall8 to 12 inches wide
- Bloom season
- Summer, autumn
- Bloom color
- Red
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay, chalk
- Soil pH
- Acid, alkaline, neutral
Garden uses
Notes
Guernsey lily (Nerine sarniensis) is a bulb for borders and containers. It is hardy to USDA zone 8, or down to 10°F (-12°C). This plant likes full or part sun and average to moist soil of most types. It bears fragrant red flowers that open in early to late autumn. It is also drought tolerant and needs little care. It is not a favorite of deer or rabbits, though hungry ones will eat almost anything.
Pairs well with Agapanthus, Stonecrop, and Silver feather grass.
Native range
S Africa (Cape Province).