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October 14, 2005 : Nerine bowdenii

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Keywords: Amaryllidaceae | Nerine bowdenii W. Wats. | 24197-5310-1985

Nerine bowdenii

Commonly known as either nerine or Cape flower, Nerine bowdenii is a native of South Africa. The name of the genus refers to the Nereids, or sea-nymphs, of Greek mythology.

Planted for an autumn display of pink colour, this mass of flowers is from the UBC Alpine Garden.

Photography resource link: For inspiration, the floral abstract photographs of Duncan Smith and Adam Clutterbuck.

Posted by Daniel Mosquin at October 14, 2005 12:38 AM

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Nerine bowdenii Z8
Source-RHS Index of Garden Plants, Mark Griffiths

Posted by: Beverley at October 14, 2005 9:27 AM

Thanks Beverley. I should mention that I've read accounts that this plant might be hardier than Z8 - older book references tend to underestimate its hardiness.

Posted by: Daniel Mosquin Author Profile Page at October 14, 2005 12:57 PM

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