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NERINE bowdenii 'Pink Triumph'
Commonly known as Bowden Cornish lily
Deeper pink form
Further Reading....
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Shades of pinkAll shades of pink through to Carmine (red)Deep pink
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Height45cm (18in)
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Spread8cm (3in)
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Bulb/Corm or rhizomatous perennialRobust, bulbous perennial with broad, strap-shaped leaves to 30cm (12in) long. Produces open umbels of up to 7 or more funnel-shaped flowers to 8cm (3in) across with recurved, wavy-margined tepals.
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Hardy - cold winterHardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F)
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Full sun
NERINE bowdenii 'Pink Triumph'
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Additional FeaturesGood to knowNeither lily nor Cornish, this frilly subject was named in 1904 after Athelstan Hall Cornish-Bowden (1871-1942)Pests & DiseasesSlugs and possibly mouse attack!Place of originGarden origin. Possibly Guernsey, Channel Islands.
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Garden Location/ConditionsCoastal / windsweptSlightly back from the sea with more shelterRockery (inc alpine)
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HardinessFully hardy
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Scented PlantsScented flowersFaintly scented.
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Seasonal InterestAutumn
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Soil ConditionsMedium to light, fertile, well drained soilDry winter mulch in frost prone areas.
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Nerine - Growing Guide
45cm (18in)
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