About
This bulb forms dense clusters of narrow leaves that can grow up to 1 meter tall. From late summer to early autumn, it produces graceful clusters of amaryllis-like blooms that are primarily white, occasionally with a hint of light pink.
About the genus
Crinum consists of bulbous perennials, which may be evergreen, featuring clusters of aromatic, funnel-shaped blooms that rise prominently above the strap-like foliage.
Growing conditions
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Chalk, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H3
Plant details
- Plant type
- Bulbs, Conservatory Greenhouse
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Height
- 0.5-1 metres
- Spread
- 0.5-1 metres
- Time to full height
- 2-5 years
- Suggested uses
- Coastal, Patio and container plants, Sub-tropical, Architectural, City and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Gravel garden, Mediterranean climate plants
- Native to
- South Africa
- Toxicity
- Ornamental bulbs - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling Pets: Ornamental bulbs - not to be eaten - see the HTA guide to potentially harmful plants for further information and useful contact numbers
Care notes
- Cultivation
- Grow in moist but well-drained, deep, humus-rich, fertile soil. Will need protection from frosts in colder areas. Can be grown in pots. Keep neck of the bulb just proud of the soil
- Pruning
- No pruning required
- Propagation
- Propagate by seed sown in containers with bottom heat when ripe, or from bulbils in spring
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free but young growth may be susceptible to
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free