Crinum Lily 'Super Ellen' (Crinum 'Super Ellen')

Crinum lily 'Super Ellen' (Crinum 'Super Ellen') is a hybrid crinum (Perry, 1995) with massive, fragrant, deep pink flowers on tall, sturdy stalks. A member of the Amaryllidaceae family, it's a tough, long-lived, summer-blooming bulb for warm climates.

Description

Bulbous perennial 3–4 feet tall. Leaves are strap-shaped, 3–4 feet long, arching, glossy green. Flower scape 3–4 feet tall, bearing 10–20 flowers in succession. Flowers are 6–8 inches, trumpet-shaped, deep pink, fragrant. Blooms summer to fall. Very long-lived—decades.

Growing Conditions

• Zones: 7–10 (mulch in zone 7).
• Light: Full sun to part shade.
• Soil: Rich, moist, well-drained. Tolerates wet soil.
• Water: Consistent moisture; drought-tolerant once established.
• Planting: Plant bulbs with neck at surface, 24 inches apart.

Care & Maintenance

Remove spent scapes. Feed spring and summer. Divide rarely—hates disturbance. Mulch winter. Very low maintenance.

Uses

Specimen plant, borders, wet areas, large containers. Southern garden classic.

Potential Issues

Grasshoppers, spider mites. Bulb rot in cold, wet soil. Generally indestructible.

A tough, fragrant, pink giant that thrives on neglect in warm gardens.