Nerine Bowdenii 'Alba'

Nerine Bowdenii 'Alba' - Pure White Autumn Elegance

Bring a cool, sophisticated sparkle to the fading autumn garden with these pristine, snow-white blooms.

While the classic Nerine is famous for its shocking pink hues, the 'Alba' variety offers something quieter and arguably more elegant. Nerine bowdenii 'Alba' produces tall, sturdy stems topped with loose umbels of trumpet-shaped, pure white flowers. The petals have a crystalline quality that glistens in the low autumn sun, making them appear almost frosted.

They are the perfect antidote to the heavy oranges and browns of the season, acting as "garden lights" that brighten up dull borders and gloomy November days.

The perfect bulb to add color when the rest of the garden is winding down, Nerine produces frilly pink flower clusters in fall. Also known as Guernsey Lily, it's both deer resistant and fragrant.

• Stunning Contrast: The pure white blooms pop dramatically against dark green foliage, red brick walls, or the fading russet tones of autumn leaves.

• Late-Season Freshness: Just as the garden begins to look tired, 'Alba' delivers a look of spring-like freshness in October and November.

• Exceptional Cut Flower: Like its pink cousins, 'Alba' has an incredible vase life. A single stem in a narrow vase makes a chic, minimalist centerpiece.

• Drought Tolerant: Once established, they are incredibly low maintenance and drought tolerant.

Gardener's Tip: "Noses in the Air"

The number one reason Nerines fail to flower is planting depth. When planting your 'Alba' bulbs, you must ensure the nose of the bulb stays above ground level. Do not bury them completely! Imagine the bulb is a person in a swimming pool; keep the shoulders under the soil, but the head above water. This allows the sun to bake the bulb directly during the summer, which is the secret trigger for autumn flowers.

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