Added photos to Crinum and Zephyranthes pages
J.E. Shields (Wed, 16 Jun 2004 12:15:45 PDT)
Dear all,
I can second the remarks of Jay Yourch. In particular, the winter
hardiness of crinums is usually under appreciated. I have a row of
seedlings of Crinum [bulbispermum X lugardiae] that have survived two
winters outdoors in the ground here in central Indiana, with only a good
layer of mulch over them in winter. There were blooms on three of those
plants just now.
C. variabile is also pretty hardy outdoors here, as is C. x-powellii and --
in well-protected spots -- even C. Ellen Bosanquet.
Let's hear if for the Crinums!
Jim Shields
in wet central Indiana
At 02:57 PM 6/16/2004 -0400, you wrote:
.........
The reasons for this are unknown to me but I suspect two problems. First is
that the cold tolerance for many Crinum has been underestimated by most
literature. Second is that the bulbs are expensive relative to other
herbaceous perennials. However, when considering that many multiply well,
will outlive the gardener who planted them, getting better each and every
year, providing a lifetime of enjoyment, Crinum are a bargain.
Regards,
Jay Yourch
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