Scented Crinum xpowellii ??
James Waddick (Wed, 16 Jul 2008 18:50:19 PDT)

Dear Friends,
I know there are far more knowledgeable Crinum-holics here
who can give an opinion on this questions -

Are there many nicely scented Hardy Crinum?

This started a few days ago when a new (to me) Crinum opened
its first flowers. It is from the late Les Hannibal's garden and has
no name. It is obviously an x powellii. The flowers are large
wide-petalled and a luscious pale pink. I noticed a decidedly
pleasant floral scent when I walked by. Most x. powellii have no or
the faintest of scent to them.. well most hardy Crinum have almost no
scent.
This stood out.

Are there well scented Hardy Crinum? Typical pink and 'alba x
powellii are almost without a scent and the strongest is still very
mild, but this Hannibal pink is definite and pronounced - far
stronger and nicer than any other in the garden. Is this a fluke or a
goal of Les Hannibal ?

Can anyone suggest some well scented hardy Crinum?

I know scent is as much in the mind as the nose of the
sniffer, but this example is striking.

Many thanks for your responses. Jim W.
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Dr. James W. Waddick
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