I like them a lot. I have the burgundy ones, variegated ones, the Milk and Honey, some that bloom solid dark pink, some that bloom white and some smaller growing ones, I think they are called St Cristophe. I also gave the golden one, Crinum xanthophyllum, and am trialing it out this winter for hardiness. If its a go I am going to remove the really big ones I have in the greenhouse and plant them into the yard next spring, make room for more stuff!

Love Crinums too. Only problem I've found with them is they do not like to be moved. They take a couple of years to like their new place. Zone 9 is fine for Crinums. Some of them go dormant others do not.

I love crinum myself and have several. I have trimed the leaves on some as they were terribly eaten by the lubbers I have had a problem with the last two years. So maybe if the leaves a very battered that's why they trim them. ;o)

I was wondering if you got the crinum, glad you are enjoying it. Crinums are so easy and rewarding. I prefer the small ones.

bihia,
sounds like you have a nice collection! I had to look up the yellow one, very cool.

I hope my crinums do not attract lubers! I only saw 2-3 in my yard this year , thank goodness! I would hate to find more.

Lady,
I replyed in our previous thread that I had recieved the crinum. But I should have sent you an email thanking you. I am sorry.
I really love the variegated crinum. Thank you so much!
How big does it get?
Thanks,
Ariel

I really thought a red leafed crinum would look good next to my muhly grass. Of course there are none in Cape Coral because there are no garden centers. I got a small one from Trinigemini and it is doing OK. I had in the ground where I wanted and the fellow that cuts my grass whacked it back with the weed whacker. So I potted it up so it would grow a little bit and now it's back in the same spot surrounded by rocks. I think they look like old Florida too. They have them in our medians in some of the streets but they're not the red leafed variety.

The variegated ones I have in my yard at present are about 7 years old, and they are about 4 ft tall but get a large spread. The Burgundy crinum I have is only about 3 years old and is already 6 ft.
If anyone is interested in trading for some golden crinum, LMK. I am interested in a variety of things, especially hoyas that I don't have, and other climbers

Hi ladies, I have a few of my relatives that live in central and S.Fla. and I am usually down there 3-4 times a year and I have been somewhat interested in criniums also, the one at my feet I grew from seed and just dug it up to overwinter in my friends greenhouse, I have 3 others that I have started also from seed that are doing pretty good.I agree too,that they remind me of old Florida.

I like them too - but even in the garden, they have become crowded. Is that good or bad? They bloomed twice this year but I'm wondering if I need to dig them up and seperate them? Anyone?? cora

speaking of crinums... i noticed that easytogrowbulbs.com was selling crinodonna lilies -- a hybrid of crinums and amaryllis...

http://www.easytogrowbulbs.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=149

anyone grown them? they should do terrific here...

i've ordered often from easytogrowbulbs, and found their stuff to be vastly superior to any other bulbs i've bought.

downeastmd,

I had to laugh at your photo

My son usually does the same thing Hide his face in part beind something.

Very mysterious

Good conversation about the plants
Didn't know there where so many different ones

I like them as well

I live in Florida half a year and the plants seem to do just fine on their own Usually are in bloom when I arrive just about now

I love crinum lilies. Right now, searching for alba/white. I have pinks, burgundy colored, and one with stripes

My husband spotted this one in an abandoned lot - the area was being bulldozed for building a wider road. The lily was not even flowering, and had a few leaves remaining - I have no idea how he noticed it. We decided to save it - and a year later: stripes!!!!!

And more average looking ones (but, boy so pretty)

I love crinums. I wonder if I could hybridize them with my amaryllis, hummm - now that would be fun

If anyone has a white crinum and wants to trade, let me know :) (striped is still too small to divide :( )

Olya

One of mine after the rain last June:

Hi:

Lovely crinums, y'all. Olya, very cool striped one. You have such awesome plants.

I planted a Crinodonna howardii and despite the drought, it is holding on. It has not bloomed, however. But then, neither have my chlidanthus or Jacobean lilies. It's been a tough year.

Julie in WPB

I've been eyeing crinums in the landscape and I've seen some really pretty ones...even when they aren't blooming. I used to have a poor opinion of them, like Ariel, but I have grown to like them and am interested in getting some.
Thanks for the post.

fyi-
I was at Tree Mart and saw a large red leafed crinum for $65. Ouch! It was a pretty plant but $65 seems extreme. Or am I just cheap?

I did order some bulbs from easytogrowblubs...

I think that's a lot too Laura, I don't know why they have such a big plant. If they'd break it up they could sell it cheaper and more people would spring for a $20 plant. I have gotten some it trade and maybe that's the way to go. I have the pink and the white stripped if anyone is interested.

So seeing the pictures and then ill's question, how do you tell the difference between a crinum and an amaryllis? The pictures look like amaryllis to me.

If you saw the plants side by side, you could see the difference. The crinums are much larger plants, with very long leaves. Sometimes as much as 3ft. :o)

Laura, I bought a red leafed crinum at USF botanical garden shop for 6 dollars, in 3 gallon container. It has gotten huge over one year, but no blooms yet. USF Bot.Garden shop often has them...

Olya

Thanks Olya! I'll try to remember to look for them next time I go there or am in the area. USF has great prices on plants.

I grow the Queen Emma giant crinum. It is a great focal point in my garden! It produces a fair amount of pups too.

I found a pic that shows the coloration better. It was taken in Feb 07, it's getting more shade now so the color is no longer as vibrant.

JG-
Oh, so pretty! and no grass in sight. I love your paths. Where'd you get the Queen Emma?

I got it at a local nursery here in St. Pete called Westcoast. It was the only one they had and wasn't cheap but I was happy that it had 14 pups on it when I bought it!

BTW, I get lubber damage on mine too and have to cut leaves occasionally.

Old post, but great one.
Wondering where to find the dark pink crinum?? I have the lighter one, the Belladonna.

I got a couple of seedlings at the swap from Kara but I don't know what the bloom will be like. Does anyone know how long it takes for a crinum to go from seedling to blooming?

I have a deep pink one that is blooming for the first time. I put it in the ground as a small plant 4 years ago and it is just now blooming. Of course my husband mowed it down to the ground this winter so that may have something to do with it. At the time I was really upset but maybe that helped it!

This is a picture of my giant trilogy....Queen Emma

Cliff~ I have them if you would like some.
Kat

aroidgardener, great picture!

I forgot about this thread. All the pictures on this thread are great! Very inspiring.

Ariel

I'm so glad I found this post. I am looking for a Queen Emma giant crinum. Does anyone know where I can get at least one in the central florida (just north of Orlando) area? Thank you very much!

You have dark pink, Kat?? When we were at your house, you were sharing what I thought was Crinum, maybe Amaryllis?? Was that them?? They were in the back and around you pool cage.

Thank Ariel, for your great topic.

Grace, I found mine at Lowe's on clearance. So, some of the local stores have them every once in awhile. If you weren't so far, you could pick up babies from me. The flowers drop down with bulbs and I have babies all of the time.

I actually have about 8-10 'mini brains' in varying stages of growth, the tallest about 8". I picked them up at a job from under the very-tall parents. They had no more flowers on them so I don't know what the kids will look like. I'd be happy to trade a few; though if you're wanting a full grown plant this'll be a little bit of a wait. Send me an email :)

Wow I am so impressed with the crinium pictures! I think I may have seen some while in Florida and just did not know they where criniums! LOL We just bought a place in Bonita Springs Zone 10 I think! We RV'ed for several years
and like everyone fell in love with paradise! Now I have to start over once again with a garden... nothing much at my place except some fruit trees YES and I have planted some Banana trees and a gardinia and a meyer lemon. I also got a nice Date Palm at Lowes.... Now I have got to find someone who wants zone 7 plants that I can trade for some more tropical flowers ect. I would love to have a crinium if anyone has extra or anything like ginger ect. Later this fall I may have a few orchids to divide. Love Garden web and the Florida gardening, I have lots to learn.

kathartist,

Are you near Tampa?

Hey tropicalfreak, I am way south of Tampa by 3 hours. Bonita Springs is just south of Ft. Myers. In KY right now for a month but will going back abt. June 1st.