Description
The flowers are a plus, but it s the foliage that makes this plant such an attraction.
This is a stemmed tropical Crinum with burgundy leaves. The flowers are a plus, but it s the foliage that makes this plant such an attraction.Crinum procerum var. splendens is a large bulb. It has somewhat rigid strap-leafed foliage. The foliage is the color of rich burgundy.
This strap-leafed foliage grows 3 to 4 feet tall and arches as wide. In autumn and intermittently throughout the year, a thick stem will rise holding a plump bud filled with a cluster of narrow, trumpet-like furls of flowers that open into a delicate array of white petals blushed in diaphanous wine color.Plant Specifications
*above specification are indicative only. actual dimensions may vary by +-10%
| Common Name | Grand Crinum Lily or Spider Lily. |
| Maximum Reachable Height | 3-4 feet. |
| Flower Colour | Pink & White |
| Bloom Time | Fall. |
| Difficulty Level | Easy. |
Crinum procerum var care
Remove the plant carefully from its pot by laying it on its side and lightly tapping the sides of the container. Gently slide the plant out of the pot.
| Sunlight | Full Sun. |
| Watering | Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings. |
| Soil | Rich, well-drained soil. |
| Temperature | Hardy to 20 F but with some foliage damage - evergreen to around 27 F. |
| Fertilizer | During the plants growing season a apply a balanced fertilizer diluted to 1by4. |
Crinum procerum var uses
Ornamental Use:
- Crinum procerum var
- splendens looks amazing massed in the ground or as a specimen in a container
- These are also a good choice for your garden