Crinum bulbispermum 6
This Crinum bulbispermum variety was acquired as seedlings in the fall of 2004 from a grower in the vicinity of Cedar Lake, Texas. Twenty one bulbs, ranging in size from 1" down to 3/8" were received. As of July 2006 five bulbs have bloomed. In 2007 all bloomed.
This cultivar produces seed and a few offsets. It is unknown if offset production is a characteristic of the variety or caused by garden practices.
This crinum should be hardy through Zone 5 in a garden setting and other zones with mulching, however, it has not been tested outside zone 8 and 9.
Grower: A. L. SiskLocation: Near Lexington, TX
USDA Zone: 8b
Soil Type: Heavy, fine (sugar) sand
Soil Amendments: Composted bark mulch, peat moss
Type watering Used: Both drip irrigation and sprinklers.
Growing Method: Field grown
Fertilizer Used: Balanced 13-13-13 granular and water soluble 20-20-20
Garden Name: Cedar Lake
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FlowerBlooming Time: First Blooms June 2006Flower Shape: Companulate (Bell Shaped) Flower Color: White or White with flushes of pink or red. Flower Size: Not yet Recorded Picture taken: July 2006 |
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Scapes and UmbelFirst 2008 Scape: 2 February.First 2007 Scape: 10 March. Scape Height: Not yet recorded. Number of Scapes: Up to four scapes. The last scapes were in late December. Buds in Umbel: Up to 14 buds Picture taken: April 2007 |
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FoliageFoliage Shape: Arching strap-like leaves with slightly wavy marginsFoliage Color: Glaucous Blue-Green Foliage Width: Not yet recorded Foliage Length: Not yet recorded Picture taken: June 2006 |