Bowden Cornish Lily will grow to be about 18 inches tall at maturity extending to 30 inches tall with the flowers, with a spread of 24 inches. When grown in masses or used as a bedding plant, individual plants should be spaced approximately 16 inches apart. It grows at a medium rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for approximately 10 years. As an herbaceous perennial, this plant will usually die back to the crown each winter, and will regrow from the base each spring. Be careful not to disturb the crown in late winter when it may not be readily seen!
This plant does best in full sun to partial shade. It prefers to grow in average to moist conditions, and shouldn't be allowed to dry out. It is not particular as to soil type or pH. It is somewhat tolerant of urban pollution. This species is not originally from North America. It can be propagated by division.
Details
Botanical Name
Nerine Bowdenii
Common Name
Bowden Cornish Lily
Hardiness Zone
- 8
Appearance
Max Height
24 Inches
Max Spread
24 Inches
Plant Form
- Towering
Foliage Colour
- Green
Fall Colour
Flower Colour
- Rose
Edible
Edible Component
Edible Harvest Period
Edible Use
Fruit Colour
Growing
Flowering Period
From Late Summer To Mid Fall
Moisture
Average To Moist
Sunlight
Full Sun To Partial Shade
Maintenance
Medium
Deer Resistance
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