Nerine sarniensis

Guernsey Lily, Jersey Lily, Cornish Lily

Message of the Flower

Exclusivism

The Mother’s Comment

The inability to do several things at the same time.

Colour

Bright red

Family

Amaryllidaceae

Cultivars

Various, including 'Alba' (white flowers) and 'Bowdenii' (pink flowers)

Person who named the flower

William Herbert

Flower Size

Approximately 5-8 cm in diameter

Flower Texture

Silky and slightly waxy

Number of Petals

Six

Floral Symmetry

Radially symmetrical

Fragrance of Flower

Some cultivars are fragrant

Leaf Texture

Smooth

Leaf Arrangement

Basal rosette

Leaf Color

Green

Structural Variation (Shrub or Tree)

Bulbous plant

Life Cycle

Perennial

Blooming Period

Late summer to autumn

Climate

Prefer temperate climates

Water Requirements

Moderate; requires well-drained soil and dry summer period

Soil Type

Well-drained, with some organic matter

Temperature Ranges

Hardy to USDA zones 8-10

Sun or Shade

Full sun to partial shade.

Susceptibility to Insects and Diseases

Susceptible to slugs and bulb rot in overly wet conditions

Pollinators

Bees and other insects

Habitat

Native to South Africa; cultivated in gardens and greenhouses elsewhere

Role in the Ecosystem

Provides nectar for pollinators

Ornamental

Highly valued for its striking flowers in autumn

Uses in Other Aspects of Life

Primarily ornamental

Endangered Status

Not considered endangered; widely cultivated

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