Crinum x herbertii 'Schreck' (Schreck Crinum Lily)


Botanical Information

FamilyAmaryllidaceae
GenusCrinum
Species x herbertii
Cultivar'Schreck'
CategoryBulbs, Perennials, Tropicals

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone7a to 10b
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness ZoneRequires cold season protection under glass.
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH6 - H2
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Height1.2 - 1.8
Spread1.2 - 1.8
Flowering PeriodMay, June, July, August, September

Description and Growing Information

LandscapeMoist to wet areas of the landscape including water gardens, pond peripheries, borders and foundation areas.
PropagationDivision of bulb clumps.
CultivationGrow in full sun to part shade in wet, organically rich soils.
PestsGrasshoppers, mealybugs, nematodes, slugs, snails and leaf scorch.
Notable SpecimensHarry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America.
HabitatHorticultural origin.
Flower DescriptionThe flowers are defined with pink stripes and are quite fragrant.

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