Crinum x powellii (Crinum Lily, Swamp Lily)


Botanical Information

FamilyAmaryllidaceae
GenusCrinum
Speciesx powellii
CategoryBulbs, Perennials, Tropicals
OriginGarden origin.

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone8
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone7b
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH5
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)-12 - (-9)
Temperature (°F)10 - 20
Height1 - 1.5 m
Spread0.1 - 0.5 m
GrowthFast
Flowering PeriodJune, July, August, September

Description and Growing Information

General DescriptionA lily with bright green leaves and aromatic, trumpet-shaped flowers that are light pink in colour.
ShapeTufted habit.
LandscapeWorks well as a container plant, or in a flower border or bed.
PropagationPropagate by seed or by offsets.
CultivationGrow in full sun in a moist, rich, well-drained soil. Prevent waterlogging, and it is best to provide frost protection in colder areas.
Leaf DescriptionLeaves are bright green in colour.
Flower DescriptionThis plant produces light pink flowers that are very fragrant and funnel-shaped, to 12 cm in diameter.

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