X AMARINE Mixed
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X AMARINE Mixed
Intergeneric hybrid between amaryllis and nerine. Mixed colours.
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Good to know
Unusual hybrid between amaryllis and nerine. -
Pests & Diseases
Generally pest and disease fee -
Place of origin
From Van Tubergen, Netherlands around 1920 -
Shades of pink
All shades of pink through to Carmine (red) -
Single
Row of petals round conspicuous stamens - no more than 8 petals -
Star-shaped
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Tubular
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Border
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Coastal / windswept
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Cottage garden
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Patio / pot plants
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Rockery (inc alpine)
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Suitable for small gardens
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Height
40 cm -
Spread
40-50cm -
Bulb/Corm or rhizomatous perennial
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Hardy - average winter
Hardy through most of the UK apart from inland valleys, at altitude and central/northerly locations. May suffer foliage damage and stem dieback in harsh winters in cold gardens. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -10°C (14°F)Plant at base of south facing wall -
Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Medium to light, fertile, well drained soilPlant with necks exposed, with some grit
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Full sun
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Mature Size40 cm
40-50cm