Crinum 'Ellen Bosanquet'

Also Known As

Ellen Bosanquet Crinum Lily

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

H: 18"-24"
W: 18"-24"

planting zones

6b-10b

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Crinum 'Ellen Bosanquet' plant details

Crinum 'Ellen Bosanquet' is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In fall, spring and summer magenta, purple and red flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Crinum 'Ellen Bosanquet'

Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: amaryllidaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 18 IN - 24 IN - wide, 18 IN - 24 IN - tall
Flowers: magenta, purple and red blooms in fall, spring and summer
Uses: border plant, container plant, cutting garden, easy-to-grow, fragrant, long-blooming, rock garden, toxic, tropical-looking

GROWING CONDITIONS for Crinum 'Ellen Bosanquet'

USDA Zones: 6b - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Resistant to: deer, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

‘Ellen Bosanquet’ is considered as one of the finest Crinum lilies for the home garden. It begins flowering in summer and blooms into fall. The large, gorgeous, amaryllis-like, reddish-purple flowers have a delightful spicy fragrance. The rosette of wavy, glossy, tropical-looking foliage is a great addition to the garden, even without the flowers.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

Ellen Bosanquet' is one of the reddest of the Crinum Lilies producing large bell-shaped deep reddish pink to nearly maroon colored outward facing trumpets on sturdy stalks to 3'H. This reliable old favorite is known to produce a succession of flowering stalks on well established clumps. Wide medium green strap-like foliage. Crinums are extremely easy old garden favorites that will thrive with little or no care. Crinums are very long lived slowly multiplying clump forming bulbous perennials that will provide years of enjoyment in any well-drained soil. Drought tolerant once well established with few pests or diseases to bother them.

By: Almost Eden

This is one of the finest crinum lilies for the home garden because it is so easy to grow! A beautiful reddish purple bloom. Crinum are the giants of the bulb world. These South African natives are nearly indestructible perennials in mild climates. They can bloom repeatedly once established. A truly valuable gem for the Southern landscape, these bulbs will likely outlive the gardener. Bulb size: 18+ cm around