Crinum bulbispermum white

Crinum bulbispermum white.

Family: Amaryllidaceae

Common names: Orange River Lily, Oranjerivierlelie.

Very hardy, deciduous bulb with grey leaves up to 800mm long. It bears umbels of large, showy, lily-like, fragrant white flowers in early spring. Excellent for waterside planting or bog areas. Plant in sun. Size Flowers up to 75cm.

Sowing instructions: Sow seeds in deep seed trays as soon as possible after harvesting in a very well-drained, sandy medium to which some fine compost is added. Press lightly into the soil, so that the top of the seed remains visible. Water well once and then again only after the first leaves appear. After that, water well once every two to three weeks.

Locality: Ex Hort. Harvest: November 2023