From bud to bloom

they are so lovely. the buds offer such promise don't they. my clump is doing well this year.

Love them Shirley :)

So pretty! :)

Eye-catching! Threat of colder weather, according to Forecast. Hope they're wrong.

Wish mine looked like yours.

Thanks for your comments ladies ... :o))

They are great - so dainty but tough with it! They are doing well in the open too - here they need a little bit of shelter from the strong qwinds.Mine have been in the same container for years and have doubled from the original from half dozen.They are always something to look forward to before winter sets in aren't they?

They do look very pretty, Shirley!

Really pretty Shirley, a real joy to see...

Stera, I did wonder if they may have suffered during any heavy rains earlier in the year, obviously not!

Thanks Balcony and Janey ... :o))

Very pretty aren't they. I've never seen them in bud before. I must get some for next year.

Good thinking Hywel - I must do the same:)

Hywel and Sheila, if you do get some Nerine bulbs remember not to plant them deep! Leave the neck of the bulb just above the soil.

Thanks Shirley - I wouldn’t have known that.

Thanks Shirley, I'll remember :)

Ive never grown nerine, fascinating plants.

Dawn ... They give lovely bright colour for Autumn.

Shirley, I’ve shy’d away from them as they’re tender I believe?

N. bowdenii, which I believe are the ones I have, are said to withstand temps as low as minus 15C. They like a sunny, well drained spot, the base of a South facing wall is ideal. Mulch them in the first year to protect from frost.

Stera commented hers have been in the same container for some years and have doubled from the original half dozen!

Oh my goodness, aren't they pretty?

Not bad are they? :o))

:-)

Mine came up this yrs, they are beautiful Shirley, hope your well.
Just popping in for a peek 😁

Well, well, well, fancy see you again San! I hope you, Baz and the boys are all well. Lovely to see you ... :o)

Hi San it's been a while since we last saw you here! Hope you & your family are keeping well.

Hi Shirley and Balcony,
Lots happened since was here long story but I'm doing ok thankyou.
Garden and painting keep me very busy plus working two days.
Hope your both well and lovely to see you both here x

Awww San, so nice to see you, I hope your wrists are better now you're not working full time, I do two days too x

San, PM on the way to you.

Fascinating to see the progress from sprouting to flowering.. thanks, Shirley, for sharing your pics.

Thanks Terra, those flowers look almost as good today as back in early October!