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Crinum bulbispermum/Crinum, Orange River Lily
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Scientific Name:
Crinum bulbispermum
Common Name:
Crinum, Orange River Lily
Plant Type:
Evergreen
Hardiness Zone:
8, 9, 10, 11
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Height:
2- 5 feet
Spread:
2 -3 feet
Bloom time:
Spring, Summer, Fall
Flower color:
White
Light Exposure:
Sun, Part Sun, Morning sun
Drainage:
Well drained, Moist
Rate of Growth:
Moderate
Water Requirement:
Medium
Maintenance Level:
Low
Susceptible to insects
and diseases:
No
Comments:
This is a strong, durable crinum that has been grown in southern gardens for many generations. With winter protection in the form of mulch plants can tolerate the cold temperatures in Zones 6 and 7. It produces nice heavy foliage and stalks of white flowers that have a blush of pink in the petals. Reference indicate considerable variation in the flower color. Crinums grow best in a moist, fertile soils and full sunlight, but can tolerate a wide range of growing conditions from dry soils to moderately heavy soils.