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Nerine bowdenii - 'Smee' (Cape Colony)

Type Herbaceous flower, Deciduous, Flowering
Form Spreading clump, Architectural Form
Size Low Border / Edging / Ground Cover Plant (up to 50cm height)
Colours Dark pink Flowers (Autumn), Medium green Foliage
Care Some Maintenance Required
Hardiness Half hardy, Drought Tolerant
Growth Medium Growing Plant
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Strengths, Weaknesses & Design Usage


Strengths of Nerine bowdenii:

  • Sun loving drought tolerant plant
  • Suitable for container growing
  • Architectural plant – ideal as a ‘stand out’ plant
  • Tolerates full sun and sandy, drought-prone soils

Design & Plant Use for Nerine bowdenii:

  • Late flowering herbaceous plant for autumn interest
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