Was Crinum, and Crinum Hybrids

Was Crinum, and Crinum Hybrids - Now in the open.
James Yourch (Thu, 27 Jul 2006 11:57:11 PDT)

Jim McKenney wrote:

I don't know the origin of Crinum x powellii 'Album' (i.e. I don't know

its simply a white-flowered seedling or a sport of a pink-flowered

form),

but as I've grown it it's all around better than the pink forms. The

flowers

have a fuller, more regular form, and somehow seem more generous and
beautiful than the pink-flowered forms. Great plant....

Hi all,

I will also put in a good word for Crinum x powellii 'Album', it is easy
to grow, tolerant of cold winters, and blooms reliably every year with
large, attractive, clean white flowers.

See my clump in bloom at:

http://pacificbulbsociety.org/pbswiki/index.php/…
bum

The pink C. x powellii commonly offered in the trade is not impressive.
While it is easy to grow and often produces many scapes with minimal
care, the flowers are small and the petals lack substance. I have rain
lilies with bigger flowers on plants that are an order of magnitude
smaller!

However, there are some attractive pink forms out there that deserve
mentioning:

'Cecil Houdyshel'
http://pacificbulbsociety.org/pbswiki/index.php/…
shel

'Monterey Delight'
http://pacificbulbsociety.org/pbswiki/index.php/…
light

'Imperial Guard'
http://pacificbulbsociety.org/pbswiki/index.php/…
ard

'Eagle Rock' - may not be a pure C. x powellii, but seems closely
related.
http://pacificbulbsociety.org/pbswiki/index.php/…

Regards,

Jay