Crinum Lily, Burgundy, large, blooming–size bulb
Specifications
| Return Shipping Will Be Paid By | Buyer |
| All Returns Accepted | Returns Accepted |
| Item Must Be Returned Within | 30 Days |
| Type | Bulbs |
| Brand | Unbranded |
DESCRIPTION: "Burgundy" is similar to Ellen Bosanquet, but nicer. Ours have produced as many as 20 blooms on 39" tall scapes, but we expect the bloom count to increase to at least 24 as the bulbs mature. They have a remarkable burgundy-magenta color and the scapes are sturdy and do not flop over like some crinum. We grow over 1000 different crinum varieties including about 350 of our own hybrids. BACKGROUND: Burgundy is the same C. scabrum x C. moorei cross as Ellen Bosanquet, but the hybridizer is unknown. This is more of a "collector's" crinum, since it has never been very widely sold. Some wonderful hybrids have been produced, although this hybrid is very reluctant to set seeds (the pollen is somewhat fertile on other seed producing crinum). GROWING INSTRUCTIONS: Flowers appear as early as late May (about the same time as Ellen Bosanquet) but these continue into September, maybe even October, where Ellen is usually finished blooming in July. This is a very hardy, prolific and easy to grow bulb requiring no special care. It tolerates a wide range of soils (but prefers rich soil and a bit of shade), extended dry periods, and will tolerate freezing weather to zone 7 (possibly zone 6 with heavy mulch) if the bulb is planted deeply and mulched in the winter. Bulbs can survive nicely out of the ground for very extended periods if allowed to dry. They prefer full sun, but partial shade is OK. They will also make excellent, large container plants. DESCRIPTION OF ITEM FOR BID: You are bidding on a large, blooming-size bulb at least 4 years old and about 2 1/2" in diameter that should bloom within 1 year. They don't like being disturbed, so it could take one year to "settle in." Bulbs will be freshly dug and shipped bare root. WE SIZE OUR BULBS APPROXIMATELY BY AGE AS FOLLOWS: A few varieties can take 6 years or more to bloom. Jumbo bulb – has bloomed at least 2 years, close to the maximum size for that particular plant (6+ years old) Large bulb - should bloom this year or next (3+ years old, close to, or at blooming size) Medium bulb - should bloom in 1-2 years (at least 2 years old) Small bulb - should bloom 2-4 years (current year or 1-2 year old offset) Seedling bulb - started from seed (usually in its first year of growth unless otherwise stated) PHOTOS/ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: These are pictures of our plants, so you know exactly what they look like and what you will receive. The photos show the plant in various stages of growth. Please feel free to contact us for additional information, and click on "Me" following our star rating. Also, we invite you to go to our store (little red door) and look at other items we have for sale. Powered by eBay Turbo Lister The free listing tool. List your items fast and easy and manage your active items.