Overview
Crinum x powellii white is a clump-forming bulbs in the genus Crinum, part of the Amaryllidaceae family, with linear, strap-shaped foliage. Crinum x powellii white 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 x powellii white is a clump-forming cultivar of the Crinum genus, known for its bulbous perennial habit and strap-shaped, linear foliage. This cultivar produces prominent, aromatic, funnel-shaped blooms in spring, rising above the foliage. It thrives best in well-drained, neutral loam soil with full sun exposure, ideally in a sheltered, south-facing aspect. Hardy to UK zone H4, it is suitable as a specimen plant or in borders 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 x powellii white 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 x powellii white
- Propagation
- Offsets, seeds
- Pest resistance
- Good
- Disease resistance
- Good
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Crinum x powellii white?
Crinum x powellii white prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Crinum x powellii white need?
Crinum x powellii white grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Crinum x powellii white hardy in the UK?
Crinum x powellii white 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 x powellii white?
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'