Nerine bowdenii Vesta
€8.25
01-03-2027
Largest bulb size
Always true to variety
Lowest price per bulb
The name ‘Vesta’ has its origins in ancient Roman mythology.
It means ‘hearth’ and she was worshipped as the goddess of the hearth, the home, the family and domestic happiness. With a little imagination, you can see a connection with the Nerine Vesta.
Fortunately, we can at least enjoy its soft pink colours later in the autumn.
Nerine Vesta lives on a pink cloud just before winter sets in; it originates from South Africa and can survive a mild winter if you cover the bulbs well with leaves or similar. This flower-filled goddess does love the sun in summer.
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Nerine is better known as a cut flower than as a garden or pot plant. This is mainly because this bulbous plant, originating from South Africa, could not cope well with European winters. But in the flower world, a lot of breeding is done to improve the properties of plants and in the case of the Nerine, this has led to the creation of a number of very useful, reasonably winter-hardy garden Nerines.
Planting Nerine:
Plant the Nerine with the tip of the bulb just above the ground – it may remain visible. Ensure moist soil in the first few months so that the bulb can root well. Plant them lightly, about 25 cm apart, and give them a light, sunny spot. Cover with leaves or straw in severe winters. Those who are patient will be rewarded in the autumn with beautiful flowers that will return for years.
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