Crinum x j c harvey

This hybrid dates to the turn of the 19th century.   Large numbers of this cultivar are found in the southern United States.   Parents of this Crinum hybrid is reported to be Crinum Moorei x Crinum Zeylanicum.

This hybrid can grow very large.   This cultivar does not produce seed, but produces numerous offsets.   This cultivar should be hardy in a garden setting through Zone 7b and other zones with mulching.

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:   TP Harvey

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Flower

Blooming Time:   Begins in July in Zone 8B
Flower Shape:   Companulate (Bell Shaped)
Flower Color:   Pink
Flower Size:   Not yet Recorded
Picture taken:   July 2005

Scapes and Umbel

Scape Height:   28-32"
Number of Scapes:   One to three scapes
Buds in Umbel:   Up to 10 Buds depending on age of bulb and general growing conditions

Foliage

Foliage Shape:   Arching leaves with a wavy margin.
Foliage Color:   Semi-glossy green with a white leaf keel
Foliage Width:   Up to 4 1/2"
Foliage Length:   Up to 4'

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