Crinum asiaticum 'Thai Gold' (Thai Gold Giant Crinum)
Botanical Information
| Family | Amaryllidaceae |
| Genus | Crinum |
| Species | asiaticum |
| Cultivar | 'Thai Gold' |
| Category | Bulbs, Perennials, Tropicals |
| Ethnobotanical Uses Disclaimer | All parts of the plant are poisonous. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 10 - 13 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | Requires cold season protection under glass. |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H1a to H3 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Height | 1.5 m |
| Spread | 1.5 m |
| Growth | Medium |
| Flowering Period | May, June, July |
Description and Growing Information
| Propagation | By division. |
| Cultivation | An evergreen bulb that prefers dry periods between watering, in enriched, acidic to neutral soil. Tolerant of windy locations. |
| Notable Specimens | Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America. |
| Habitat | Horticultural origin |
| Bark/Stem Description | Not showy; usually with one stem. |
| Leaf Description | Leaves radical, basally packed forming a distinct aerial stem, ligulate or ensiform, often large, and chartreuse, thin, long leaves. |
| Flower Description | Scented white flowers, which bloom from late spring to mid-summer. |
Photographs
Crinum asiaticum ‘Thai Gold’, form. Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America.
Crinum asiaticum ‘Thai Gold’, leaf. Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America.