Crinum Pink - Trenton Cottage
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Crinum Pink

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Crinum Pink (Crinum moorei) is a stunning addition to any garden, showcasing large, fragrant pink blooms and lush, strappy green foliage that bring a touch of elegance to your space. Blooming from late summer through autumn, this tropical beauty enhances garden beds, pots, containers, and cut flower arrangements, thriving in part shade with well-draining, fertile soil. Crinum moorei can be grown in all climates but performs best in warm temperate to tropical regions. This plant flourishes when left undisturbed, allowing it to establish fully and display its striking blooms while attracting pollinators like bees and butterflies.

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Description

What is Crinum Pink?

Crinum Pink (Crinum moorei) is a robust, bulbous perennial from the Amaryllidaceae family, admired for its large, fragrant pink blooms and lush foliage. Native to South Africa, Crinum Pink adds a vibrant, exotic charm to garden beds, borders, or containers. Blooming from late summer through autumn, it makes a striking focal point in any garden setting.

Crinum Pink produces tall flower spikes, reaching up to 1 metre, with trumpet-shaped pink blossoms. These showy flowers attract pollinators like bees and butterflies, enhancing biodiversity. Its large, strappy leaves grow in a rosette shape, lending a tropical feel to the landscape.

Suitable Climates

Crinum Pink can be grown in all climates but thrives in warm temperate, Mediterranean, semi-arid, arid, subtropical, and tropical regions. Sensitive to frost, it may struggle in harsh frosts. For winter protection, it’s ideal to grow in pots that can be moved into a greenhouse or conservatory. Alternatively, bulbs planted in the ground can be dug up and stored in pots over winter to avoid frost damage. However, as Crinum Pink prefers a semi-permanent location, re-establishment may take some time if moved.

Dormancy and Growing Seasons

In warmer climates, Crinum Pink remains evergreen, while in cooler regions, it typically goes dormant in winter. If evergreen, maintain regular watering and care. If signs of dormancy appear—such as yellowing or wilting foliage—reduce watering and let the plant rest in a cool, dry location until spring, allowing the bulbs to conserve energy for vibrant growth in warmer months.

Planting Guide

Time: Plant Crinum Pink from March to November to ensure proper root establishment.

Cooler Climates (Pots): Use large, deep pots with well-draining potting soil enriched with compost. Place in a part shade spot and move to a sheltered area during winter. Position bulbs with their necks just below the soil surface, and water lightly after planting.

Warmer and Arid Climates (Garden Beds): Plant in a semi-permanent, partly shaded, well-drained location. Prepare the soil a few weeks before planting with well-rotted manure. Space bulbs at least 60 cm apart to allow for mature growth, placing them with their necks just below the soil surface and watering lightly.

Aftercare for Crinum Pink

Once established, Crinum Pink is low maintenance:

  • Watering: Water regularly during the blooming season to keep the soil moist but well-drained. While drought-tolerant once established, it appreciates consistent moisture during blooming and growth periods, with occasional watering during dry spells if evergreen. Reduce watering during dormancy, allowing the soil to dry slightly.
  • Fertilising: Apply a general-purpose fertiliser in spring as new growth emerges to support flowering and foliage.
  • Mulching: In warmer or semi-arid climates, mulch around the plant to retain moisture during dry periods and insulate the roots from temperature fluctuations.

Dividing Crinum Pink

Crinum Pink thrives when left undisturbed but may require division every few years if bulbs become overcrowded or flowering declines.

  • When to Divide: Divide in late autumn or spring during dormancy.
  • How to Divide: Gently lift the bulbs, separate the offsets by hand, and replant immediately or wait until early spring in cooler regions. Crinum Pink establishes slowly, so minimal disturbance is ideal.

Storage

If Crinum Pink bulbs cannot be planted immediately, store them in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated location away from direct sunlight. Check bulbs periodically to ensure they remain firm and dry.

Pests and Diseases

Crinum Pink is generally pest-resistant, though slugs and snails may occasionally target young shoots. Ensuring good air circulation helps prevent fungal issues, especially in humid conditions.

Toxicity

Crinum Pink contains alkaloids that are toxic if ingested by humans or pets. Keep bulbs and plants out of reach of children and pets, and wear gloves if you have sensitive skin.

CAUTION: Harmful if eaten.

Supplied as dormant bulbs.

Additional information

Price Code

B – Aqua Pack
Botanical Name

Crinum moorei
Quantity in Pack

1 Bulb
Flowering Time

Summer
Planting Time

March till November
Growing Height

Up to 1 metre
Planting Depth

Plant just below the soil level.
Soil

Plant in well-drained, fertile soil. A few weeks before planting, enrich the soil with well-rotted manure or compost and incorporate blood and bone or a complete fertiliser. For pots, use high-quality potting soil and mix in compost, blood and bone, or a complete fertiliser for optimal growth.
How to Plant

Once the soil is enriched with well-rotted manure, blood and bone, or a complete fertiliser, dig a hole deep enough for the bulb’s neck to be just below the soil surface. Cover the bulb and water lightly after planting. For potted Crinums, select a large, deep pot to accommodate both the bulb’s mature size and deep roots. Position the bulb with its neck just below the soil surface, ensuring ample space for root growth, and water lightly.
Fertilise

A few weeks before planting, enrich the soil with well-rotted manure, compost, and either blood and bone or a complete fertiliser. Additionally, apply a general purpose fertiliser each spring as new growth emerges to support foliage and flowering.
Watering

Water lightly after planting, then maintain regular watering during the blooming season to keep the soil moist but well-drained. While drought-tolerant once established, Crinum pink prefers consistent moisture during its blooming and growing periods, requiring occasional watering during dry spells or if it remains evergreen. Planting in areas that receive regular moisture during the blooming period can help ensure adequate hydration. However, be cautious, as overly wet soil can lead to bulb rot; incorporating sand or perlite into the soil can improve drainage.
Pruning

Crinum pink generally requires minimal pruning, but light maintenance can enhance its appearance and promote overall health. Removing spent flowers helps keep the plant tidy. Additionally, if any leaves become yellowed or damaged, they can be trimmed back to maintain the plant's aesthetics and prevent disease. However, avoid trimming too much at once, as excessive pruning can stress the plant. While Crinum pink does not respond well to frequent disturbance, occasional trimming helps the plant focus its energy on producing vigourous growth. Regular monitoring for any necessary clean-up contributes to its overall performance and vibrant presence in the garden.

Crinum pink may require division if signs of overcrowding appear. Ideally, divide the bulbs in late autumn or early spring. In cooler climates, you can divide them in late autumn and store them over winter to protect against frost. Gently lift the bulbs, separate the offsets by hand, and either replant immediately or wait until early spring in cooler regions. Since Crinum pink does not respond well to frequent disturbances, it’s best to minimise disruption, as they can take some time to establish again after being moved.
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