🌸✨ A Timeless Southern Treasure: The Resilient Crinum ✨🌸
Rooted in tradition and kissed by decades of sunshine, this beloved Crinum has been thriving in my North Florida gardens since the 1970s—never lifted, never fussed over in winter… just gracefully enduring and blooming year after year. 🌿☀️
There’s a quiet wisdom to this plant. Its long, elegant, strap-like leaves stretch in rich shades of green, forming a lush, grounding base. And here’s the golden rule whispered through generations of gardeners:
👉 Do not cut the leaves—only remove them if they’ve turned yellow or brown. Let the plant guide you. 🌱💚
🌺 A Bloom Worth the Wait
When summer arrives, Crinum awakens with a flourish—sending up clusters of blooms in shades of soft pink to deep burgundy hues. These blossoms linger through early autumn, painting the garden with romantic color and timeless charm. 💕🌸
🌎 Where It Grows Best
Zones 8–10: A dependable perennial, returning year after year 🌿
Zones 3–7: Grown as an annual, or lift bulbs to overwinter indoors ❄️🪴
🌱 Planting & Growing Guidance
To give your Crinum the life it deserves:
🌼 Planting Depth: 7–8 inches deep
🌡️ Timing: Late spring, when temps stay above 60°F
🌿 Spacing: 15–40 inches apart for room to flourish
☀️ Care That Rewards You
Light: Full sun for best blooms 🌞
Soil: Moist but never soggy, with good drainage 💧
Feeding: Apply a balanced 10-10-10 fertilizer three times a year 🌿✨
Watering: Keep moist during growing season, ease off in winter
In warmer climates, a light winter mulch adds an extra layer of protection. In cooler regions, simply bring bulbs indoors during prolonged freezes and replant when warmth returns. 🔄🌷
🌼 A Garden Legacy
Crinum isn’t just a plant—it’s a living heirloom, passed through time, thriving with minimal care, and rewarding patience with breathtaking blooms. Whether you’re planting for nostalgia, beauty, or resilience… this one belongs in your garden story. 🌸📖
💌 Have questions or want to share your Crinum journey? I’m always here to help you grow something beautiful. 🌿💕
Ellen Bosanquet Crinum Lily Med Sz Bulb with Leaves
1) Plants will be shipped bare root unless otherwise specified.
2) Plants shipped using USPS First Class or USPS Priority will be shipped on Mondays only. Plants shipped using USPS Priority Express will be shipped next business day. If you are in CALIFORNIA, WASHTINGTON STATE, OREGON, MINNESOTA, HAWAII, I will only send if you pay for PRIORITY EXPRESS. Otherwise, I will be refunding your money.
3) Plants are are not indestructible and are living, perishable items. I choose only the healthiest plants for shipping and I pack them well, but sometimes things happen during shipping that are beyond my control. Once a package leaves my hands, I am no longer responsible for poor handling, extremes in temperature, shipping delays, etc. The majority of the plants I sell arrive in good condition, but shipping live plants is always risky.
4) The plant(s) shipped to you will NOT be the exact plant used in the photo unless otherwise indicated in the listing.Not accepted. But please contact me if you have problems with your order
