The Guernsey Lily; a chance to go behind the scenes at our Nerine Collection

Andrew Lanoe will take visitors through to see our National Collection of Nerine sarniensis cultivars, one of only 2 such collections, and explain the history of the Nerine collection, and the criteria behind holding and retaining it. He will highlight the subtle and not so subtle differences in the range of Nerines grown, from the ‘wild’ Nerine sarniensis to the latest trends in breeding – 400 years of endeavour.

Andrew Lanoe is the Nerine Group Leader for Plant Heritage Guernsey and has a degree in Horticulture. He has a ‘lifelong’ fascination with Nerines and has made several trips to South Africa to see them growing in their habitat. He is the co-author of the book ‘Nerines – a brief guide to growing Nerines in the British Isles’ copies of which will be for sale during the Nerine Festival.

Numbers will be limited to 20 people.

Meet at the Nerine Festival at Guernsey Gardens.

Perry’s ref: Page 16 D2, Bus routes 31 & 32,
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Free for both PHG members and Non-members – however please do use the Eventbrite on the PHG website to register for the event. Donations are encouraged on the day.

You may also like the following events from Plant Heritage Guernsey:

• This month, 13th October, 07:00 pm, Nerine bowdenii: from discovery to rediscovery in Saint Peter Port
• This month, 16th October, 03:00 pm, The Guernsey Lily – A chance to go behind the scenes at our Nerine Collection in Saint Peter Port
• This month, 22nd October, 07:00 pm, Kirstenbosch Botanical Garden: its collection of indigenous bulbs, particularly Nerines. in Saint Peter Port

Also check out other Festivals in Saint Peter Port, Arts events in Saint Peter Port, Literary Art events in Saint Peter Port.