Crinum from Costco
Alani Davis (Sat, 02 Jul 2016 21:02:02 PDT)

Hey Nick

The bulb "proffered" is Cinthro Alpha or Talisman depending on whose name
you follow. Its got its own complicated history. What you got does look a
lot like Ellen B. though there are a few look a likes so I can't say for
sure.
Alani

On Sat, Jul 2, 2016 at 2:20 PM, Nicholas plummer <nickplummer@gmail.com>
wrote:

Last year, I asked about a Crinum that Costco was selling among their
spring-planted bulbs. Based on the photo on the bag, consensus seemed to
be that it was probably Crinum xdigweedii.
Photo here:

http://bulbs-to-blooms.com/index.cfm/…

One of three bulbs that I purchased has bloomed. I am sure you are shocked
(shocked!) to hear that it doesn't match what was pictured on the bag.
Here's what it looks like.

Flower:

http://i1279.photobucket.com/albums/y527/…

Plant habit:

http://i1279.photobucket.com/albums/y527/…

Buds are very dark purple. Flowers are lighter, but definitely purple, not
pink.

Any thoughts? It is perhaps Crinum 'Ellen Bosanquet'?

Nick
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