Crinum lilies are tender perennial bulbs in the Amaryllis family. Lily-like flowers (to 4” wide and long) bloom in clusters in summer atop leafless scapes (to 3-4’ tall) above a clump of strap-shaped green leaves. Flower colors in whites, pinks, and reds.
‘Ellen Bosanquet’ is an old but very popular hybrid whose parentage was never revealed. It was hybridized by Louis Bosanquet in Florida in the period of 1915-1920 and was named after his wife. Bell-shaped, wine red (rose-purple to red-purple) flowers are noted for having a spicy fragrance. Flower scapes typically rise to 3’ tall.
Crinum -Ellen Bosanquet-
These lilies are very productive. I bought a pot of them several years ago an now have a long row of them along my fence. They burst the clay pot they were in, I thought I pulled out all the bulbs but mut have missed a few tiny ones as that pot is now full to bursting again. They are beautiful flowers and tolerant of heat and drought in this part of Texas.
Glad you have these lilies, Sylvia?