Bowden lily 'Nikita'

Will grow best in well-drained soil preferably in a sheltered position and in full sun for best flowering performance. Plant bulbs 10cm apart with the neck of the bulb showing above the soil except for colder areas where they will prefer to be planted 5cm underground for frost protection. See also Nerine cultivation.

Remove spent flower heads to avoid self-seeding and clear away dead foliage once the plant becomes dormant

Propagate by seed or by division after flowering

May be susceptible to slugs

May be susceptible to Virus diseases