Overview

Crinum moorei 'Album' or 'Schmidtii' is a bulbous perennial in the genus Crinum, part of the Amaryllidaceae family. Crinum moorei 'Album' or 'Schmidtii' grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates well-drained and fertile soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H4. Suggested uses include borders, containers and water gardens. It is native to South Africa.

About

Crinum moorei 'Album' or 'Schmidtii' is a bulbous perennial in the Amaryllidaceae that produces strongly fragrant summer blooms. It originates from South Africa and performs best in a sunny or partly shaded position. Plant it in fertile, well-drained soil that remains reasonably moist and within a neutral to slightly acidic or slightly alkaline pH. Flowers appear from July to September.

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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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In the garden

Crinum moorei 'Album' or 'Schmidtii' is a South African bulbous perennial in the amaryllis family, valued for its scented flowers that open in mid to late summer. The bulbous habit suits sites where roots remain undisturbed and soil stays fertile and evenly moist; the plant is naturally adapted to regions with a distinct growing season. Flowering occurs July to September, when the scented blooms make a clear seasonal statement. Give it full sun or partial shade and a well-drained, fertile soil; the pH can be neutral, slightly acidic or slightly alkaline. Although the soil should retain moisture, avoid waterlogging by improving drainage or planting on a slight mound. Its UK hardiness is H4 (average), so it will tolerate typical winters across much of the country; in colder or exposed spots consider moving containers to frost-sheltered locations for winter protection. Use Crinum moorei 'Album' or 'Schmidtii' at the back of a sunny border, as a container specimen on a patio, or at the margins of a water garden where moist, well-drained conditions prevail. The scented flower heads from July to September are particularly effective for placing near seating areas or doorways to make the most of their fragrance.

Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Crinum

Sunlight

full sun, partial shade

Soil type

well-drained, fertile

Soil pH

neutral, slightly acidic, slightly alkaline

Soil moisture

moist, well-drained

UK hardiness

H4

Plant details

Crinum moorei 'Album' or 'Schmidtii' size, habit and characteristics

Plant type

bulbous perennial

Suggested uses

borders, containers, water gardens

Native to

South Africa

Fragrance

fragrant flowers

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Crinum moorei 'Album' or 'Schmidtii'

Cultivation

Plant bulbs in spring or autumn; prefers sheltered position; mulch in winter in colder areas

Pruning

Remove spent flowers and yellow leaves

Propagation

division of bulbs, seed

Frequently asked questions

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