Nerine undulata seeds grow into the wavy-tepalled Nerine — a bulbous geophyte endemic to the subtropical biome of the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa. One of the oldest-named Nerine species: originally described as Amaryllis undulata by Linnaeus (Syst. Nat. ed. 12, 1767) and transferred to Nerine by William Herbert (1820). The epithet undulata means 'wavy' or 'undulating', referring to the distinctively crinkled or crisped margins of the pale pink tepals — a character that immediately distinguishes this species from other Nerine. Synonyms include Nerine flexuosa (Jacq.) Herb., Nerine alta W.F.Barker, Haemanthus undulatus Thunb. and Amaryllis flexuosa Jacq. Produces umbels of 8–12 slender, wavy-edged pale to mid-pink flowers on scapes to 45 cm in autumn. The narrow leaves are nearly evergreen in mild conditions. The white-flowered form (Flexuosa Group 'Alba') holds the RHS Award of Garden Merit. Family Amaryllidaceae.Full sun; well-drained soils; warm subtropical to mild temperate; dry summer dormancy. Best planted with the neck above soil level. Hardy in sheltered coastal gardens in mild climates. 'Undulata' = wavy/undulating; distinctively crinkled/crisped pale pink tepals — diagnostic character Originally Amaryllis undulata L. (1767); transferred by Herbert (1820); synonyms: Nerine flexuosa, Nerine alta E. Cape Prov. — subtropical biome; autumn-flowering; nearly evergreen in mild conditions White form (Flexuosa Group 'Alba') = RHS Award of Garden Merit; genus named after Nereids of Greek myth Full sun; well-drained soils; warm subtropical; best neck above soil; Family Amaryllidaceae Nerine undulata is the wavy Nerine — described by Linnaeus himself in 1767 and carrying one of the oldest names in the genus, its crinkled pale pink autumn flowers on slender scapes a classic display of the Eastern Cape geophyte flora, with a white-flowered form celebrated with the RHS Award of Garden Merit. IMPORTANT: Pictures show the adult plant, which is not for sale. The offer is only for seeds.
