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CRINUM
Commonly known as Spider lily
The popular C. powellii is a hybrid of C. bulbispermum and C. moorei.
Genus of about 130 species of deciduous or evergreen, bulbous perennials found at streamsides and lake margins throughout tropical regions and South Africa.
Further Reading....
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Bulb/Corm or rhizomatous perennial - bulbous perennial. Leaves are basal and straplike. Flowers are produced on leafless stems.
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Full sun -
Caution, toxic if eaten, may cause skin allergy or irritant - These plants are toxic if eaten and may also cause a skin allergy, rash, irritation to eyes and skin. -
Additional Features - Good to know - grown for their umbels of large, showy, funnel-shaped, often scented flowers. -
Pests & Diseases - none. -
Place of origin - South Africa. -
Soil Conditions - Fertile moist well-drained soil - humus-rich.
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Wildlife - Rabbit Resistant
Crinum - Growing Guide
Buy Varieties of CRINUM
CRINUM x powellii >
Commonly known as: Cape lily, Indian elephant flower.
Semi-evergreen, lily-like with large pink flowers on tall stems
Useful extras...
Harrod Horticulture Plant Supports - Plant & Border Supports
Trumpet wire support
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Link stakes
Link stakes plant supports are made from dark olive-green powder coated galvanised steel wire (up to 6mm thick), merge seemlessly into the background.
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Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
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Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
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