Question: “Is it ok to plant crinums in only sand and let the roots grow into a second medium to help them from being water logged during winter?” -Michael J. Response: Hello, Michael. Thanks for writing in. Yes, it is OK to plant crinums in only sand and let the roots grow into a second [...]
Visiting the Historic Oakland Cemetery in Atlanta, GA
Wednesday I had the honor of flying to Atlanta to speak to the Perennial Plant Association. Following my talk was a presentation by Brooks Garcia, Landscape Committee member of the Historic Oakland Cemetery. Have you ever heard of Oakland Cemetery? Well, here’s a little bit…it is being managed and recovered by extraordinary individuals, including [...]
How to Prepare a Crinum Bulb for Shipping
Question: “Hi there! I thought you might enjoy seeing my great-grandmother’s Regina Crinum beds. We separated some a few years ago and replanted new beds and they are now overflowing. Planning to share some with siblings and cousins when the time is right later this year. Any advice on how to prepare a bulb for [...]
Planting Crinum Lily Seeds
Question: “Hi Michael, I went to a family reunion in the country and old church. Well the dark pink crinum lily was blooming and some had set seed. I took the seeds home and some had sprouted a root. I want to know how to plant and will a bulb develop? Thanks, Joan” Answer: Hello, [...]
Crinum Planting Instructions
Question: “I purchased a number of the bulbs Chris brought with him when he spoke to our Knoxville Garden Club in May. . . . Please tell me how deep those should be planted. Those are HUGE bulbs . . . . I only wish I’d purchased more!” -Mary Reply: Hello, Mary. Thanks for writing [...]
Red Spider Lilies in Maryland
Question: “Will the red spider lillies trive in Silver Spring MD – zone 6. i have found varying information on what ranges it can live in which have include both 6 and 7 on up to 10.” -Scott in Maryland Answer: Hello, Scott. Thanks for your red spider lily order and for writing in. The [...]
How Long Does a Crinum Blossom Last?
Question: “How long does a Crinum blossom last? Mine Opened yesterday and are very wilted today. Will it bloom again?” – Carolyn in East Texas Answer: Hello, Carolyn. Thanks for writing in. An established crinum blossom usually lasts about a week in ideal climate conditions. A crinum is “established” once it has bloomed 2-3 years [...]
Hippeastrum, Amaryllis Genus, & Gladiolus
Question: “Could you tell me if a gladioli can also be called a ‘Species Amaryllis, hypeastrum’? Thanks, Liz” Answer from the “Bulb Hunter”: Hi, Liz. Sorry for our delay. I have been traveling quite a bit this summer. It is unlikely that they would be called the same thing. A species amaryllis (Hippeastrum sp.) is [...]
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