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nerine 'Mr John' | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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nerine 'Mr John'

Nerine 'Mr John'

Genus: Nerine
Family: Amaryllidaceae

About this plant

'Mr John' is a bulbous perennial, to about 60cm tall, with open umbels of intense, very dark, purple-pink flowers on dark stems in early autumn, followed by strap-shaped leaves

Growing Information

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

ClayLoamSandy

AcidAlkalineNeutral

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

West FacingEast Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Plant in early spring in a moderately fertile, well-drained soil. Protect in colder areas with a deep, dry mulch over winter. See also Nerine cultivation

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by division after flowering

Pests

Slugs may be a problem

Diseases

Generally disease free

Garden Uses

Uses

Hedging ScreensLow MaintenanceCottage InformalFlower BordersGround CoverPatio Container

Planting Places

Wall TrainedIndoorOutdoorConservatory

Season of Interest

AutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Clump Forming

Time to Full Height

Ten To Twenty Years