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Crinum bulbispermum
Orange River Lily
Plant Type:
BULBSCrinum bulbispermum - This is the hardiest of all the Orange River Lily clan. Though considered a tender bulb It has returned to us robustly n the spring in a south facing strip garden in USDA 5b/6. Personally, I am so pleased to have one of this fine group that will do for us without fuss in the north. Florets are rich dark pink with a concentration to deep, rich violet-red at the central vein on the backside of each petal with some exhibiting a bit of white at petal edges. The interior of the flowers upon opening are deep pink to purple-pink. When in flower these are showy and lovely. In addition the flowers are very fragrant – more so in the late day, evening into the night. Fertile, draining ground in sun. Established potted bulb harvested from the base of a specimen bulb.
Height:
24-36 inSpread:
12-24 inColors:
Red Pink, Red Violet, WhiteCharacteristics and Attributes for Crinum bulbispermum
Season of Interest (Flowering)
- Spring into Summer
Season of Interest (Foliage)
- Spring / Summer / into Autumn
Nature Attraction
- Butterflies
- Honey Bees & Native Bees
Light
- Full Sun
- Mostly Sunny
Attributes
- Border
- Greenhouse / Alpine House
- Fragrant
- Cottage Garden
- Grouping
Growth Rate in the Garden
- Moderately Fast
Soil
- Moist
- Draining
- Fertile
- Organic
Origins
- South Africa
Propagated By
- Offset