Crinum x cecil houdyshel

This heirloom crinum x Cecil Houdyshel cultivar was acquired in June 2005 from a Florida grower.

This cultivar is an old time hybrid, created by Cecil Houdyshel, which is very desirable.

This cultivar produces a few offsets and a few seed.

This crinum is hardy through Zone 8 in a garden setting.

Grower:   A. L. Sisk
Location:   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:   HNW

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Flower

Blooming Time:   First blooms in early April.
Flower Shape:   Companulate (Bell Shaped)
Flower Color:   Pink with a greenish throat
Flower Size:   9 cm (3.5")
Picture taken:   April 2007
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Scapes and Umbel

First 2007 Scape:   29 March.
Scape Height:   61-97 cm (24-38")
Number of Scapes:   One to 6 scapes
Buds in Umbel:   10-18 buds
Picture taken:   April 2007
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Foliage

Foliage Shape:   Strap like
Foliage Color:   Bright Green
Foliage Width:   Up to 6.3 cm (2.5")
Foliage Length:   Up to 91 cm (3')
Picture taken:   April 2007

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