Cape lily

Family

Amaryllidaceae

Origin

Asia & Africa

Description

The Crinum Lily is a spectacularly huge lily. It grows rapidly to over 5' high with 5' long sword to strap shaped leaves. They re exotic, fragrant, and exciting bell shaped flowers, that come with a lovely scent and are related to the Amaryllis plant.

Crinum Lily 'Pink Flamingo' is quite one of the most beautiful bulbs with showy 3' tall spikes of dark pink buds that open to large, pink, fragrant , funnel-shaped flowers held well above the strap-shaped leaves.

Crinum bulbs are much larger than bulbs of its relative the Amaryllis (amaryllidaceae). Roundish, with a long tapering necks, bulbs of a crinum can be 12-16 inches in length.

Generally, the leaves are thin and long with silky feel to them and some varieties having edges which are wavy.

The flowers are unique and beautiful, but even with the flowers the crinum is a handsome decorative plant which can get very large.

Crinum Lily 'Pink Flamingo' bulbs produce delicately scented soft pink flowers, adding graceful charm to Indian summer gardens. They bloom from June to August in plains and from July to September in hill regions. For optimal growth, plant between February and April in plains, or March to May in hills.

Environment

They perform best in full sun (but not burning sun, partial shade from the extreme heat of the sun) so give them all they can get, and a well-draining soil.

Landscape Use

They make wonderful specimens and very attractive pool plants for landscaping by a pool.