CRINUM MODESTUM (Baker)

Crinum modestum (Baker) is a native of Madagascar where it grows in heavy sand.   It was first described by Baker. Jour. Linn. Soc. XXII: 528, 1887, Madagascar.   Crinum Modestum is a member of the Subgenus Crinum (Ex Platyaster) Forms.

This bulb was acquired in 2005 along with three other bulbs.   Two bulbs were lost to rot during the winter of 2006. One of the remaining two bulbs bloomed in the summer of 2007.   Offsets have not been observed, but seeds were produced in 2008 in this garden.

This crinum variety should be planted with 2/3 of the bulb above ground and mulched with bark mulch or another suitable mulch.

This crinum is hardy in Zone 8B in well drained sandy soil.

Grower:  A. L. Sisk
Location:  Near Lexington, TX
USDA Zone:  8b
Soil Type:  Heavy, fine (sugar) sand
Soil Amendments:  Composted bark mulch, peat moss
Growing Method:  Field grown
Fertilizer Used:  Balanced 13-13-13 granular and water soluble 20-20-20
Garden Name:  Modestum

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Flower

Blooming Time:  First 2008 scape observed on May 8.
Flower Shape:  Open rosette
Flower Color:  White with variable red or pink stripes.  
Flower Size:   Not yet recorded
Picture taken:   May 2008
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Scape and Umbel

First 2008 scape:  May 9
Scape Height:  38 cm (15")
Number of Scapes:  Only 1 scape has been produced per year
Buds in Umbel:  4-7 Buds
Picture taken:  May 2008
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Foliage

Foliage Shape:  Arching moderately channeled with a denticulate edge
Foliage Color:  Glaucous blue green
Foliage Width:  5.5 cm (2.1")
Foliage Length:  Up to 80 cm (35+")
Picture taken:  May 2008

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