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    Crinum bulbispermum

    Also Known As

    • Crinum longifolium
    • Orange River Lily
    • South African River Lily

    Plant type

    spring, perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

    size

    • H: 3'
    • W: 3'

    planting zones

    • 7a-10b

    Crinum bulbispermum plant details

    Crinum bulbispermum is a slow-growing broadleaf evergreen perennial bulb / corm / tuber or spring with blue and green foliage. In fall, spring and summer pink and white flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and high - regular water. Prefers to be dry when dormant. Does well in well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Crinum bulbispermum

    Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber or spring
    Plant family: amaryllidaceae
    Foliage: evergreen blue and green
    Mature size: 3 FT wide, 3 FT tall
    Flowers: pink and white blooms in fall, spring and summer
    Uses: border plant, container plant, cutting garden, fragrant, long-blooming, toxic, tropical-looking

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Crinum bulbispermum

    USDA Zones: 7a - 10b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: high - regular
    Resistant to: deer, verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Striking South African lily with a large long-necked bulb. Arching, strap-like, blue-green leaves form clumps to 3 ft tall & wide, topped in mid-spring with large, funnel-shaped, fragrant flowers in white or shades of pink with a red streak on each petal. Best in sun or part shade in hot climates with plentiful water during during the growing season. Tolerates soggy soil but appreciates a dryer environment in dormancy. Dislikes being transplanted and takes time to establish. Frost hardy in USDA zones 7-10.

    By: Cistus Nursery

    Gardening facts about Crinum bulbispermum plant

    How to Grow Crinum bulbispermum

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • high - regular

    • Water Needs

      • dry when dormant

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green
      • blue

    • Flower Color

      • white
      • pink

    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant

    • Flower Season

      • fall
      • summer
      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • glaucous

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    Plant Type

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    Zones

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    Size

    Height: 1'-4'

    Width: 2'-4'

    • sun - dappled shade
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    Plant Type

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    Zones

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    Size

    Height: 3'-4'

    Width: 3'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • regular
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    Plant Type

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    Zones

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    Size

    Height: 3'-5'

    Width: 5'

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    Plant Type

    Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

    Zones

    9a-11

    Size

    Height: 2'-3'

    Width: 2'-3'

    • sun
    • regular
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    Plant Type

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    Zones

    8a-11

    Size

    Height: 4'

    Width: 5'

    • mostly sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - high
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