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Post by Ladygardener on Nov 4, 2007 8:28:23 GMT
What time do they normally flower can anyone tell me? I thought it was sept/oct but I think one of the bulbs I planted last year is coming into flower now could this be right? why do you think it's taken so long?  |
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Post by Ladygardener on Nov 4, 2007 8:51:10 GMT
 here is a pic of what I think is nerine  |
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Post by andy on Nov 4, 2007 11:13:34 GMT
Mine have just come into flower....and if i'm lucky and the weather turns colder, they may still be in flower around christmas
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Post by owdboggy on Nov 4, 2007 11:30:27 GMT
Even here they are just about mid season. Mind we have to grow even the hardy ones in pots in the g/house as they do not survive outdoors even in a south facing border.
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Post by Ladygardener on Nov 4, 2007 11:33:45 GMT
Oh thanks Andy and Owdboggy good to know it's normal, am delighted to see a flower appearing. |
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Post by Biggles on Nov 4, 2007 15:51:43 GMT
I was always under the impression that Nerines took a long time to establish and flower, but once they do they seem to be successful with flowering each year about this time.
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Post by Ladygardener on Nov 4, 2007 15:54:56 GMT
Oh that's interesting Biggles, as I only planted them last year, I'm really delighted to have even 1 sucessful flower must just be lucky. Hope for more next year. |
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Post by isabella on Nov 4, 2007 15:56:11 GMT
Mine are in flower too |
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Post by Ladygardener on Nov 4, 2007 15:59:07 GMT
are'nt they just beautiful Isabella, it's lovely to think those little bulbs have been storing up goodness all summer and are now showing off for all to see. ;D
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Post by isabella on Nov 4, 2007 16:03:05 GMT
I agree - they are really beautiful |
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Post by Plocket on Nov 4, 2007 18:15:06 GMT
Mine have recently finished Ladynovicegardener but yours could well be coming into flower now. Make sure you always protect them from slugs and snails because some of mine were seriously damaged this year  |
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Post by Biggles on Nov 4, 2007 18:49:57 GMT
Grow in well-drained soil, in a sunny sheltered position. Provide a deep dry mulch in winter. They will survive during winter (with protection) at the base of a warm sunny wall.
Flowers good for cutting.
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Post by Ladygardener on Nov 5, 2007 17:59:23 GMT
Thanks a lot for your info and help folks. |
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Post by farmersboy on Nov 9, 2007 8:24:52 GMT
Mine are out now,they make a nice splash of colour this time of year.   |
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Post by nightowl on Nov 9, 2007 8:49:33 GMT
Oh they are really lovely FB  I love them but cannot seem to get them to flower. Don't have a sunny wall border. Tried a sunny fence but they didn't do anything Also tried a container by a wall. No good Got a fresh batch now in another container. They made a bit of foliage but no flowers so I guess they're not happy either. Someone nearby has a HUGE clump doing beautifully in an exposed position in their front garden.....  |
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Post by farmersboy on Nov 9, 2007 9:50:18 GMT
Nightowl,mine are faceing west so get no sun till afternoon.A tip when planting,don't cover the bulb with soil/compost,the top half should be exposed.Nerines are great because they multiply so quickly,after a few years they can be lifted and split up to make many more,i started with one bulb someone gave me,now i have them all around the garden.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 9, 2007 12:33:21 GMT
FB, they are really gorgeous. I planted a few of the red ones, but they haven't come up - despite the fact that they're in a really sunny spot, and they grow like weeds in all the other gardens around here ... but, reading your post, I may have planted them too deeply ... cheers ... |
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Post by nightowl on Nov 9, 2007 15:40:40 GMT
Thanks for the advice FB.  Strangely the big clump I mentioned also face west. Hmm.... |
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Post by Ladygardener on Nov 11, 2007 17:14:46 GMT
FB, that is such a lovely display of nerines, really bright and beautiful to have at this time of the year. Thanks for the tips. |
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Post by Biggles on Nov 13, 2007 19:55:17 GMT
Nightowl,mine are faceing west so get no sun till afternoon.A tip when planting,don't cover the bulb with soil/compost,the top half should be exposed.Nerines are great because they multiply so quickly,after a few years they can be lifted and split up to make many more,i started with one bulb someone gave me,now i have them all around the garden. Farmersboy is so right about the depth of planting the bulbs--they like being 'baked' in the sun. |
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Post by Babyswan on Nov 15, 2007 18:08:14 GMT
I planted 10 two or three years ago and never saw them again! I think I did everything wrong! Too deep. Open ground. Not great soil, not that well drained. Pity, as I love the shocking pink they give off.
I think the biggest error was planting them too deep...
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Post by flowersfriend on Nov 15, 2007 18:13:19 GMT
I'm really pleased with mine, they have flowered evey year. I put them in a pot so I could move them in and out of the green house. Some bulbs have just died back and some more are just peeping through now, which is strange, anyway I'v put them in the green house now. I wonder if they need a little chill to spark them off.....?
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Post by Ladygardener on Nov 15, 2007 18:37:10 GMT
good idea flowersfriend, I sometimes find that although I've planted something at the front of the border to get the sun, the foliage of the plants behind actually shades it. It's never too late to learn babyswan. Thanks Biggles, all info grately recieved. CC, did'nt even know you could get red ones, Ive got a lot to learn. |
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I love them but cannot seem to get them to flower.
Strangely the big clump I mentioned also face west. Hmm....