Northwest Blooms · Perennials
Nerine bowdenii ‘Pink Triumph’
Pink Triumph Guernsey Lily
- Family
- Amaryllidaceae
- Height
- 14–20 inches
- Width
- 6–12 inches
- Flower color
- Bright pink trumpet-shaped flowers
- Foliage color
- Light green, strap-shaped leaves
- Bloom time
- Late summer to fall
- Light
- Full sun
- Water
- Moderate
- Maintenance
- Low; deadhead spent flowers to prevent seed formation; may self-sow prolifically if not deadheaded
- Growing zone
- USDA zones 7–10
- Wildlife
- Not specified
About this plant
Nerine bowdenii 'Pink Triumph' is a fall-blooming bulb that produces clusters of bright pink, trumpet-shaped flowers with a star-like appearance. The flowers are borne on tall, slender stems that rise above its narrow, strap-like green leaves. The plant's dramatic flower clusters stand out against its foliage, adding a burst of color to the garden during the cooler months when many other plants have finished blooming.
'Pink Triumph blooms in late summer to early fall, and does best in full sun to partial shade, making it a great choice for borders, containers, or even rock gardens. It is relatively low-maintenance and, once established, can tolerate periods of drought. It's best planted in a sheltered location where it can be protected from heavy frost during winter.
Works well in
Borders · Sun Gardens · Containers
Companion plants
Russian sage · Sedums · Peonies · Coneflowers · Salvias · Shasta daisies
Design tip
Fall bloom is its strength, and it earns a place near a path or seating area used late in the year. Give it open sun and room to fill out, and repeat it in threes or fives so the planting reads as one sweep instead of scattered dots.
