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Umbels of trumpet-shaped, deep pink flowers sit atop four foot scapes in mid to late summer. The scent is delicious, heavy and spicy. This variety one of the most cold-hardy; Powellii is recommended if you're on the edge of the hardiness range for crinums.
Botanical Name: | Crinum x powellii |
Common Name: | Crinum lilies, Bengal lilies, swamp lilies |
Growing Zones: | Grow in zones 5-10 in containers; winter hardy in zones 7a and warmer |
Sun/Shade: | Full sun; afternoon shade in hottest regions |
Flower Color: | Pink with tiny white throat |
Height: | 36-48" |
Plant/Bulb Size: | 24+ cm in circumference, about the size of a medium to large pear |
Bloom Timing: | July - August |
Pkg. Count: | 1 very large, pear-shaped bulb |
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