Overview
Crinum lugardiae is a clump-forming bulbs in the genus Crinum, part of the Amaryllidaceae family, with linear, strap-shaped foliage. Crinum lugardiae grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H4. Suggested uses include specimen plant and border.
About
Crinum lugardiae is a clump-forming cultivar of the Crinum genus, which comprises bulbous perennials with clusters of aromatic, funnel-shaped flowers above linear, strap-shaped foliage. This plant thrives in full sun on a south-facing, sheltered aspect, preferring well-drained, neutral loam soil. Hardy to UK zone H4, it is best grown as a specimen plant or in borders. Flowering in spring, it requires well-drained soil and can be propagated by offsets or seeds.
About the genus
Crinum is a genus of about 180 species of perennial plants that have large showy flowers on leafless stems, and develop from bulbs. They are found in seasonally moist areas, including marshes, swamps, depressions and along the sides of streams and lakes in tropical and subtropical areas worldwide.
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Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Crinum
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Loam
- Soil pH
- Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H4
Plant details
Crinum lugardiae size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Bulbs, Conservatory Greenhouse
- Habit
- Clump-forming
- Foliage
- Linear, strap-shaped
- Suggested uses
- Specimen plant, border
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Crinum lugardiae
- Propagation
- Offsets, seeds
- Pest resistance
- Good
- Disease resistance
- Good
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Crinum lugardiae?
Crinum lugardiae prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Crinum lugardiae need?
Crinum lugardiae grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Crinum lugardiae hardy in the UK?
Crinum lugardiae has an RHS hardiness rating of H4, meaning it is hardy through an average UK winter, tolerating -10 to -5°C.
How do I propagate Crinum lugardiae?
Offsets, seeds.
More in the Crinum genus
- Crinum longifolium
- Crinum powellii 'Album'
- Crinum × powelliiswamp lily
- Crinum × powellii 'Ellen Bosanquet'Ellen Bosanquet Crinum
- Crinum × powellii 'Haarlemense'Haarlem Crinum
- Crinum × powellii 'Krelagei'