Crinum x Powellii

Crinum x powellii

This is a well known hybrid that was developed in the late 1880's using crinum bulbispermum x crinum mooreii. Both pink and white cultivars are well known and widely available. A pink cultivar is produced in the Netherlands and widely available in the United States.

This hybrid is suitable for use in full sun or part shade. Flowers tend to fade when located in the full Central Texas sun, while partial shade produces more color stability.

This hybrid produces numerous offsets. While a hybrid, this cultivar has produced an occassional seed in its current location. Two viable seedlings were produced from 2006 seed. The cultivar is located next to a bed of crinum bulbispermum, reported to be one the the parents of the cultivar.

This hybrid is reported to be hardy through Zone 5 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: Powellii TP

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	Flower Blooming Time: Normally starts blooming in June. Flower Shape: Companulate (Bell Shaped). Flower Color: Pink with a white throat. Flower Size: A medium size flower. Picture taken: June 2005
	Scapes and Umbel First 2007 Scape: 2 April. Scape Height: up to 80 cm Number of Scapes: One to seven scapes. Buds in Umbel: Up to 20 buds Picture taken: June 2005
	Foliage Foliage Shape: Fan shaped, moderately channeled strap-like with slightly wavy smooth margins. Foliage Color: Green Foliage Width: Up to 8 cm Foliage Length: Up to 120 cm Picture taken: June 2005

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