Nerine sarniensis (live bulb)

Nerine sarniensis BULB.

Family: Amaryllidaceae

Common names: Guernsey lily, red nerine, berglelie, nerina

Nerine sarniensis belongs to the small group of four winter-growing species and is considered to be the most beautiful of all the nerines. The bulbs begin active growth in early autumn with the emergence of flowerbuds, followed shortly afterwards by leaves. The spectacular, glittering blooms are quite unmistakable; the relatively broad petals radiate outwards in all directions and are strongly recurved and wavy along their margins. The inflorescence carries from seven to fifteen flowers and the stamens stand erect and are particularly conspicuous due to the recurved petals.