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I potted up some Nerines months ago but they are not growing, why?

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You have planted your Nerine bulbs too deeply, with the 'nose' of the bulb barely visible. They will need to be re-planted, but with the top half of the bulb visible above the compost. These plants prefer a sheltered, warm, sunny position with a free-draining soil or compost.

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