Crinum procerum splendens 'Queen Emma'

LARGE size with beautiful foliage! Why would you want a bulb like the 'Queen Emma'? Only because it is one of the most stunning crinums you will ever see! It is large, bold, and beautiful. The flowers are a plus, but it's the foliage that makes this plant such an attraction. Our bulbs are large and tough to ship, and they are slow to grow, which is why it is much more expensive than our other bulbs. I hope our few bulbs will find a nice new home with someone who will enjoy and appreciate them as much as I do!
Very Limited Supply!

Warning, this is a tropical bulb. I have seen it grow in Dallas and Atlanta in protected areas, but it needs to be grown outside along the Gulf Coast or in a greenhouse.

Blooms: Large clusters of fragrant, spidery, pink-and-white flowers with long, showy stamens rise on thick stalks above the foliage, usually in the warm months from late summer into fall. The real show is the leaves: broad, glossy, burgundy-purple foliage up to about 4 feet long that forms a dramatic plant 3-4 feet tall and up to 6 feet wide.

Planting: Plant in spring or summer once the danger of frost has passed. Set the bulb with the tip of its neck right at or barely above soil level. It grows best in full sun, which brings out the deepest purple color, though a little shade during the hottest part of the afternoon is welcome. Give it rich, moist, well-drained soil and plenty of room, spacing bulbs about 5-6 feet apart. It is evergreen and perennial in zones 9-11; elsewhere grow it in a large container or greenhouse and keep it above freezing in winter.

Landscaping Tip: Use 'Queen Emma' as a bold focal point by a pool, patio, or entry, where the purple foliage contrasts beautifully with bright green and chartreuse plants.