Should I Deadhead Nerines?

The faintly scented inflorescences make great cut flowers. But if not deadheaded or used as cut flowers, the plants may produce large, round green seeds. Because these plants will not survive Wisconsin winters and also bloom late in the fall (often well after regular frosts), they are best grown as container plants.

Do you deadhead Nerines?

Planting. Nerine bowdenii can be planted outdoors in well-drained soil in a sunny, sheltered position in open borders or at the foot of a wall. ... However, in cold areas plant 5cm (2in) deep to help protect from frost. Leaves appear in spring then die down naturally at the end of summer.

How do you look after Nerines?

Nerines grow from bulbs. Plant them in autumn in poor, free-draining soil in full sun, ideally with the added protection of a south-or west-facing wall. Cut back after flowering and tidy up foliage as plants start to die down for winter.

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