Crinum Sangria Lycoris The combination of H
Yard notes & kiln story
Description
The combination of H
In Greek mythology
with small
discovered by the late Christy Hensler of Washington
developing 4' tall
Crinum Sangria Lycoris The combination of HThis much sought after crinum lily originated in 1983 as a cross of Crinum procerum 'Splendens' x an unknown Crinum bulbispermum (or hybrid). It was discovered as a seedling in the garden of the late Marcia Clint Wilson by Texan Scott Ogden. The dark purple reflexed foliage makes a dramatic 4' tall clump, topped in late spring and again in fall with 48" spikes of rosy pink flowers. Because of its Crinum bulbispermum parentage, Crinum 'Sangria' is much