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Crinum x powellii' (Crinum)

Type Herbaceous flower, Deciduous, Flowering
Form Upright Taller-Growing Clump, Architectural Form
Size Medium Border Plant (50-180cm height)
Colours Light pink Flowers (Summer late), Dark green Foliage
Care Regular Maintenance Required
Hardiness Frost tender, Tender Exotic
Growth Fast Growing Plant
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Crinum x powellii' Description

Crinum is useful for a splash of late colour with exotic late blossoms of lightly scented light pink blooms. It is well suited to planting in a mixed or herbaceous border. Taller blooms might require staking.


Crinum x powellii' - Cultivation Notes

Crinum is native to South Africa and thus requires a more sheltered spot in full sun if it is to survive UK winter conditions. It requires a sunny warm spot and a soil that is both well drained and fertile - on poorer sandy soils this can be overcome with a regular application of mulch. Consider growing in a pot and taking inside under cold glass during the winter months.


Strengths, Weaknesses & Design Usage

Strengths of Crinum x powellii':
  • Scented blossom
  • Suitable for container growing
  • Architectural plant – ideal as a ‘stand out’ plant
Weaknesses of Crinum x powellii'
  • Poisonous if eaten/irritating sap
  • Tender exotic suitable only for very mild areas
  • Will not tolerate exposed, cold or hot and sunny locations
  • Does not tolerate very dry or very wet soils
Design & Plant Use for Crinum x powellii':
  • Ideal for informal cottage garden style planting

Common Missspellings: Crynum, Crinam


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Crinum x powellii' (Crinum)
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