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Crinum x powellii
Swamp Lily 

Crinum x powellii
Common name

Swamp Lily

Group

House plants

Family

Amaryllidaceae

Description

Swamp Lily. A magnificent plant with long trumpet-like blooms on a tall stem. Max Height 90cm. Max Spread 30cm. Flowers August to October. Bright room with some direct sunlight. Protect from frost.

Characteristics

Growth habit
Clump-forming
Fragrance
Yes
Hardiness
Protect from frost
Toxicity
CAUTION toxic if eaten

Size

Growth speed
Fast
Ultimate height
90cm
Ultimate spread
30cm

Colour

Flowers
Pink in August; October
Foliage
Green - Perennial
Fruit
Red in July
 

Growing your plants

Aspect
Bright room with some direct sunlight Sheltered site
Soil
Fertile
Moisture
Moist; Well drained
Propagation
Division
Usage
Conservatory plant; Houseplant
Planting
Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser

Caring for your plants

Pruning
After flowering Only prune if required to keep shape
Maintenance
Cut back in winter; Pot on every 3 to 5 years
Care
Mist regularly; Liquid feed fortnightly during growing season; Water sparingly in winter
Pests & diseases
Aphids; Honey fungus; Scale; Eelworms

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The web price shown includes a web only discount of 10%. All prices are exclusive of VAT.

Type
Form
Size
Spread
Normal
price 		Web
price 		Stock
 
 
 		Trolley
Regular 5 litre --- --- £16.29 £ 22
Regular 2 litre --- --- £9.10 £ 105