garden flowers, cat's whiskers?

[suzannah16]

not sure if this is the same plant that Titters had as cat's whiskers.

[MEGS53]

Yes this is a pink Nerine, the one common to the UK. I also grow the white (more like very, very pale pink) version in my garden.

Thanks for sharing, xxx

[MrsMarigold]

I think it is similar. Will it get the long tendrils that are the ‘whiskers’?

[suzannah16 in reply to MrsMarigold]

no this is pretty much it. others seem to be able to grow this in large clumps but mine just stays as one bulb.

[MrsMarigold in reply to suzannah16]

As you and I continue asking questions I just read Wikipedia on merited. Very interesting!!!! Originating in South Africa. A good read on a cold day.

[MrsMarigold]

Mine can populate themselves as a single. But they multiply eventually into a clump. I just fertilize and mulch to protect through winter. It can go down as low as 28F but it rarely lasts long. Must cover camellias still blooming/sometimes I don’t have energy I just let nature have her way😊

[suzannah16 in reply to MrsMarigold]

your camellias are in flower now? ours start around christmas for early varieties and go on through to Easter.

[MrsMarigold in reply to suzannah16]

That is similar to ours. Crazy weather patterns have changed some things. I do have one beginning so I’ll try to get a photo out soon🌺

[CecilyParsley]

Gorgeous colour. I love pink 😍 xx

[Pumpkin2009]

So pretty! Thank you for sharing.

Healing hugs.