Was Crinum, and Crinum Hybrids - Now in the open.
James Waddick (Thu, 27 Jul 2006 08:00:00 PDT)
Jim Waddick got me started playing with hardy crinums here in Indiana. Now
I am planting more seedlings out in the open. Certainly not all Crinum are
hardy here, and C. x-powellii is probably the least attractive crinum that
does survive here. C. bulbispermum seems to do just as well as x-powellii
but looks nicer, in my opinion.
Dear All;'
Exactly my experience in a slightly cooler drier climate.
These two are easy after a brief period to establish them in the open.
The most unknown and under-rated
Crinum is C. variabile. It seems perfectly hardy here, and it is a real
jewel.
Haven't tried this AT All (shocked! ) so must give it a try.
It looks very nice. Thanks Jim.
I think C. x powellii is the entry level drug on the way to
Crinum addiction. Easy and cheap, but not the prettiest flowers. C. x
powewlli Alba -on the other hand- is a much nicer flower with all of
the typical pink form's ease of growth. Give this one a try instead.
Best Jim W.
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