CRINUM x powellii
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CRINUM x powellii
Commonly known as Cape lily, Indian elephant flower
Semi-evergreen, lily-like with large pink flowers on tall stems
individually £13.50 each , 3+ £12.00 each
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Good to know
In the amaryllis family. This one can be grown outdoors. Plant in spring with neck of bulb just above soil level. -
Pests & Diseases
None. -
Place of origin
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DeciduousArching, mid-green leaves to 1.5m (5ft).
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Shades of pink
All shades of pink through to Carmine (red) -
Fully hardy
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Height
1.5m (5ft) -
Spread
30-35cm (12-14in)
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Bulb/Corm or rhizomatous perennialBulbous perennial. Umbels of up to 10 widely-flared flowers to 10cm (4in) long.
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Hardy - average winter
Hardy through most of the UK apart from inland valleys, at altitude and central/northerly locations. May suffer foliage damage and stem dieback in harsh winters in cold gardens. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -10°C (14°F) -
Scented flowers
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Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Fertile moist well-drained soilHumus-rich.
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Full sun
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skin irritant
People. Avoid contact with sap -
harmful if eaten
Ornamental bulb. People and pets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents
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Rabbit Resistant
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Mature Size1.5m (5ft)
30-35cm (12-14in)
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