Nerine 'Bettina'
4th November 2021
N. flexuoas 'Alba' x N.sarniensis var. corusca 'Major'.
A late flowering N. x versicolor hybrid raised in Holland and registered by Tubergen.
Awarded a First Class Certificate by the RHS in 1968.
Tony Norris says:
"Raised in Holland, this is one of the late flowering varieties which has the narrow segments of
N. flexuosa. The cerise flowers are long lasting with the central florets developing
after the outer ring. A useful flower for mid November."
References:
N. R. Brown, 'Reproductive Biology of Nerine' PhD Thesis, University of Tasmania, 1999.
Exbury Nerine, www.nerines.com (02.07.22)
Tony Norris, Nerine Nurseries Catalogue, 1979-80.
Dr. John David, pers.comm.