Crinum x herbertii 2

The Crinum x herbertii is a hybrid originated in the early 1800's described as a cross of Crinum bulbispermum and Crinum scabrum.

This bulb has not produced seed but has produced offsets.

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:   CW

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Flower

Blooming Time:   Begins in late May to early June in Zone 8B
Flower Shape:   Companulate (Bell Shaped)
Flower Color:   A white flower with a well defined pink midrib that fades toward the end of the petal
Flower Keel Color:   The keel color is a bright rose pink.
Flower Size:   5" wide with 3 1/2" Trumpet length
Pictures taken:   June 2006


Scapes and Umbrel

Scape Height:   22"
Number of Scapes:   One to three scapes.
Buds in Umbrel:   14 buds on the pictured umbrel
Pictures taken:   June 2006


Foliage

Foliage Shape:   Larger leaves spread slightly with newer leaves more upright.
Foliage Color:   Semi-glossy Bright Green
Foliage Width:   3 1/2"
Foliage Length:   2 1/2'
Pictures taken:   June 2005

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