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Regional areas: | 3-4 business days |
Remote areas: | 3-5 business days |
Name | Crinum moorei | |||
Common Names | Natal lily, Moore's crinum (Eng.); Boslelie, Natal-lelie (Afr.); Umnduze (Zulu) | |||
Position | Shade to semi shade | |||
Hardiness | Frost tender, so please protect if frosts are expected | |||
Growing season | Almost evergreen, active in spring summer and autumn | |||
Water | Medium water requirements when in growth | |||
You are buying | 2 Two year old bulb, bare root, in dormancy. These bulbs will flower for the first time in about two years | |||
Planting | Plant the bulb immediately on receipt in well composted light soil and water in. Hold back further watering until new growth appears and then gradually increase watering until well established. | |||
Description | An attractive addition to the shade garden, Crinum moorei bears a cluster of light pink / almost white flowers on tall proud stems. The attractive foliage is held in an umbrella form above a pseudo stem and remains in leaf for most of the year. Crinum moorei responds well to good watering and rich organic matter in spring and early summer, which encourages good flowering in mid Summer. | |||
Notes | Protect from frost | |||
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