Crinum amoenum Chamaerops 'Fortunei' mutation from the late

'Fortunei' mutation from the late Robert Savory has been very difficult to find until now

which requires a sunny frost free location in the winter

Emei (near Sichuan)

In late spring

the 18" wide clumps are topped with 10" tall scapes of light lavender flowers

Crinum amoenum Chamaerops 'Fortunei' mutation from the lateCrinum amoenum, a cousin of our native Crinum americanum, hails from India, where it is also a river dwelling species. For us, Crinum amoenum adapts beautifully to normal garden conditions, forming a clump instead of a running specimen as with Crinum americanum. In early July, the clumps are topped with multiple scapes of huge, strap petaled, fragrant white flowers, highlighted by wine purple stamens truly outstanding! Crinum amoenum has proven to be