Krinum garden planting and outdoor care in the Moscow region

Crinum is a perennial flowering bulbous plant from the Amaryllis family, common in both hemispheres of our planet, preferring tropical and subtropical climates. The gigantic size of the herbaceous perennial distinguishes it from other amaryllis crops.

Description and photo

The root part is presented in the form of a large bulb with a diameter of 20-25 cm and a length of 10 to 60 cm. Numerous hanging leaf plates of a rich green hue sometimes reach a length of one meter or more. The main feature and pride of the krinum are its umbrella inflorescences of large (up to 20 cm in diameter) flowers of white, red and pink color, located on tall juicy peduncle stems. On each of them, from 6 to 10 buds are formed.

The flowering period lasts continuously from early summer to September, as the buds open one after the other in succession. After its completion, instead of beautiful lilies, fruit-boxes with large green seeds and a round shape remain.

Seeds are used for reproduction, but very rarely. Reproduction by young bulbs is considered an easier and more convenient way.

An exotic, unpretentious flower is popular with landscape designers because it can decorate any garden, suburban and backyard plot.

Crinum leaves and bulbs are used in numerous traditional medicine recipes.

There are many different species and hybrid varieties that are planted in conservatories, offices, greenhouses, ponds and large aquariums, and outdoors.

Popular species and varieties for the Moscow region

The most popular types:

• "Broadleaf",
• "Ceylon",
• "Rough",
• "Makovana",
• "Lugovoy"
• "Pleasant",
• "Bell-shaped"
• "Maiden",
• "Majestic",
• "Asiatic".

The most hardy hybrid variety, which will feel great in the summer cottages of the Moscow region, is Powell's crinum. Our climate is well suited for this species, but for the winter period it will need a reliable shelter or wintering indoors.

Growing methods

Seed method

Seed propagation of krinum is laborious and troublesome, and flowering with this method of cultivation does not occur earlier than after 4 years. Large, fleshy seeds do not require any preparation for planting, as they are saturated with sufficient moisture for rapid germination.It is recommended to sow each seed in a prepared hole, one at a time in a small flower container.

The most suitable substrate for planting seeds consists of equal parts of peat and coarse sand. Planting depth is about 1-1.5 cm. When greenhouse conditions are created, small bulbs are formed from seeds, which are later used for planting in open ground.

Growing from bulbs

Planting material

The bulbs can be detached from the root of the mother plant or purchased from flower shops. After separation, it is recommended to sprinkle the places of cuts or breaks with charcoal or activated carbon, which will prevent the appearance of rot.

When buying, you should pay attention to the size and external characteristics. Crinum bulbs should be rounded or slightly elongated in shape and covered with light scales. The average diameter is 15-20 cm.

Choosing a landing site

A place on the site must be chosen sunny, open or in light partial shade, preferably on the south side and with a slight rise. A drought-tolerant culture loves a lot of sun and heat, but does not respond well to drafts and stagnant water in the soil.

It would be good to dilute the soil in the chosen place with sand, because in the natural environment, the flower prefers areas with river silt and sand. Special requirements for the earth are lightness, nutritional value, good air permeability and the presence of a drainage layer (from broken brick or fine gravel).

Neighborhood with other plants

Exotic krinum loves to grow in open and spacious areas. Reacts positively to coniferous crops or hedges.

Landing features

A favorable time for planting krinum bulbs in open beds is late April or early May. The distance between the planting holes is 20-30 cm, the planting depth is about 5 cm. Before planting the bulb, it is recommended to pour half a glass of wood ash mixed with garden soil into each hole. The planting material is placed in a pre-watered hole, sprinkled with earth.

Basic care

Flower care is not difficult and does not take much time.

Irrigation mode

Excess moisture is the biggest threat to the full development of krinum. Water the flowers in moderation, but regularly. The soil should always remain slightly damp. Watering is especially important during active growth and bud formation.

Fertilization

Organic fertilizing in liquid form (bird droppings, mullein) is recommended to be applied alternately with complex mineral fertilizers (potassium salt, superphosphate) every two weeks. A thick mulch layer of humus also nourishes the soil and protects it from dryness and weeds.

Soil care consists in loosening and timely removal of weeds.

Pruning of krinum peduncles is carried out after the end of flowering.

Preparing for winter

For wintering krinum in open ground, the following conditions are needed - a temperate climate, snowy winters, a place of cultivation on a hill and a good protective layer of peat. In the absence of such conditions, it is recommended to dig up the bulbs in early October and plant them in flower pots for the winter.

Possible diseases, problems and pests - lack of flowering, wilting, thrips, daffodil fly, mealybug.

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Crinum is a plant belonging to the Amaryllis family, a genus of bulbous. Inhabitant of the tropics, subtropics. The most favorable are systematically flooded soils, therefore the flower loves the sea coast, lake, river floodplains and swamps.

There are varieties that have settled in the Cape region of South Africa. The name of the plant "crinis" is translated from Latin as "hair". The comparison is vivid, accurately conveys the associative array that is evoked by the flower. Long xiphoid or even straight krinum leaves, resembling hanging strands of hair.

The plant has large bulbs in diameter - up to 25 cm, with a neck elongated up to 90 cm.The leaves of some species reach a length of one and a half meters. When the leaves of the flower are young, they curl up into a tube, which helps distinguish the plant from other amaryllis plants. The peduncle holds a voluminous umbellate inflorescence of either white or pink shades. The fruit is a seed capsule. The seeds are large with a water supply in the shell. There is enough liquid in the seeds for germination and the formation of a bulb of a young flower without external moisture.

Krinum is ideal for decorating spacious rooms with moderate temperatures and good ventilation. Halls, lobbies, concert halls, cinemas, play areas are suitable. The cold winter garden is the perfect place for krinum. Several species are successfully grown in aquariums. Crinum is also grown in the garden.

Planting krinum in open ground

How to plant crinum in open ground photo

As already noted, krinum is a moisture-loving tropical plant, also called a swamp lily. Therefore, it will be necessary to provide it with a lot of light, moisture and heat, but at the same time protect it from sudden gusts of wind. It is possible to plant bulbs only when warm weather sets in, when night temperatures do not drop below 10 ° C. Planting period is from late April to late May.

• An excellent solution would be to plant the bulbs in a pot at the beginning of March, followed by transfer to a flower bed at the end of April: this way the plant will bloom a month earlier.

Let us recall the lands on which krinum grows in natural conditions: we need soil rich in river silt (sapropel), saturated with sand. Therefore, it is advisable to add more sapropel in half with sand and garden soil to the planting hole, then the marsh lily will thank the gardener with luxurious flowers.

• In areas with mild winters, the krinum can be left to winter in the ground, then the planting depth of the marsh lily is as follows: the bulb is buried in such a way that a soil layer of about 5 cm remains above it.
• If you dig up, it is better not to bury the bulb, leaving it a third open. The distance between plants is 25-30 cm.

Crinums grow in one place for about three to four years, after which a transplant is required with the separation of the formed children.

Outdoor Crinum Care

It is not difficult to care for a marsh lily: it is enough to free the flower bed from weeds, periodically loosen the surface of the earth. Be sure to water the plants every day if the weather is dry and hot. In cloudy weather, watering is reduced.

During flowering, it is good to feed the krinums with a complex fertilizer for flowering. After the end of flowering, the peduncles are cut off so as not to take away strength from the bulbs and they were able to prepare for the dormant period (wintering). The leaves will gradually die off, do not be alarmed: this is how the marsh lily prepares for wintering. It is advisable to ensure that the soil is dry at this time, creating a shelter from precipitation.

How to feed

You can feed it every two weeks during growth and flowering, this will be a huge plus for plants that will actively throw out lush leaves and flowers.

• An excellent top dressing that stimulates flowering is a mixture of superphosphate and potassium salt (take 5 grams per 2 liters of water).
• Good old organic matter is an excellent fertilizer. Fermented chicken manure (1:20) or cow dung (1:10) is used.
• Krinums respond well to simple mulching with a thick layer of humus.

Remember, the main thing is not to get carried away: an excess of fertilizer can lead to excessive development of green mass and a complete lack of flowering. Rotting of the bulbs is also possible. Therefore, strictly observe the dosage. Liquid fertilizers are poured 0.5 liters under each bulb, not more.

Transplant and reproduction

Reproduction of krinum by children photo

After three to four years, each bulb will give many babies that can be separated and transplanted into new places. It is best to do this during the dormant period, but many growers prefer to do this before flowering: the mother bush is dug up, the children with shoots are separated and carefully planted in the flower bed.So the children have time to grow better over the season and prepare for independent wintering, and the mother plant calmly tolerates the intervention.

Garden crinum in winter

Krinum bulbs ready for wintering photo

Wintering krinum is possible only with the vigilant care of the grower. In autumn, it is necessary to cover the bulbs from a thick layer of peat or replace the mulch with straw up to half a meter thick (then it will settle). In the spring, as soon as the frosts pass and the snow melts, the mulch is removed so that the bulbs quickly wake up and do not rot.

If you have frosty winters, dig up the bulbs, dry them lightly in the shade and store in the refrigerator in the vegetable compartment. Garden krinums can also be simply transplanted into pots and placed in a cool, dark place, and contain plants without watering.

Plants grown in containers are brought into cold rooms, where in winter the temperature will be around 5 ° C. If there is a threat of lowering to zero, it is imperative to cover with warm covering materials.

By the way, some gardeners prefer not to risk it, because after the flowering of the krinum, the rainy season may well begin, which can provoke rotting of the bulbs. Therefore, the krinums are dug up, cut off, dried in the shade and sent to storage in a cool dry room (you can sprinkle the bulbs with dry sawdust and store in boxes at + 5 ° C).

Preparing krinum bulbs for photo storage

Caring for indoor krinum at home

Lighting

Krinum loves the sun's rays, strong, bright without shade. The growth of plants directly depends on the intensity of consecration, the brighter, the faster the flowers gain strength. After a period of winter dormancy, the consecration cannot be increased sharply, otherwise the krinum will receive sunburn. The southern windows without shade correspond to the conditions for successful plant cultivation. The leaves of the flower should be protected from contact with the glass on the windows to avoid burn injuries.

Outdoors in summer, Crinum feels great when protected from excess moisture. Plants living indoors are provided with an influx of fresh air with systematic ventilation and good ventilation.

In autumn and winter, intense lighting and fresh air are still the main conditions for the well-being of krinums. Overwintering with insufficient light leads to wilting of the lower leaves of the plant. However, the flower never gets rid of the leaves completely, even during the dormant period young leaves grow. Artificial light fully satisfies the needs of the plant if the backlighting lasts 16 hours a day.

Temperature regime

Crinums are divided into South African and Tropical groups. The South African group is native to the Cape region of South Africa with an arid climate. The place of cultivation is cold greenhouses in winter, in summer - open air. The subtropical zone allows the flower to overwinter without damage if a light cover is used. In spring and summer, the optimum temperature is 22-17 degrees. For a successful wintering, 2-6 degrees is quite enough.

The place where the tropical group is grown is in warm greenhouses. The temperature of the summer months allows plants to be placed outdoors, choosing an area protected from strong gusts of wind. In spring and summer, the optimum temperature is 22-27 degrees. Without harm, the flowers overwinter at a plus temperature mark of 14-18 degrees.

Air humidity. Krinum is insensitive to the level of atmospheric humidity. The leaves are systematically treated with a sponge soaked in water.

Watering rules How to make crinum bloom

How to make crinum bloom at home

During the growing season, the plant needs to be watered with slightly warm water; drying of the upper layers of the soil should not be allowed. When the flowering period ends, watering is reduced, making sure that the soil remains moderately moist. In winter, there comes a time of rest for the krinum, then the flower needs coolness, infrequent watering. The plant has thick-rooted bulbs that perform their function throughout the year. Therefore, it is impossible to dry out the soil around the roots and completely stop watering.

The flowering of krinum can be controlled. For winter flowering, the dormant time is shifted to August-September, drying the soil without wilting the leaves. Quite quickly, the plant throws out a peduncle, after which watering is returned to its previous level of intensity. To activate flowering, it is enough to stop moistening the soil for 7-14 days.

How to feed krinum

Krinum perfectly assimilates fertilizers developed for flowering houseplants. Liquid dressing is applied once every 14 days. It is recommended to use the concentration indicated by the manufacturers. They start when new leaves appear, and finish when the flowers wither.

Resting care

Immediately after flowering, a dormant period begins. Young leaves replace old ones. If the plant misses the "winter rest", it will not bloom next year. Krinums often bloom twice, especially Moore's krinum is located to this.

Potted soil mixture

The soil is prepared from turf soil with an admixture of clay, leafy earth, peat, humus, sand. The proportions are 2: 1: 1: 1: 1. The charcoal, broken into pieces, will make the plant's life more comfortable.

How to plant and transplant indoor krinum in a pot

How to plant a crinum in a pot photo

• Transplantation of adult plants is carried out once every 3-4 years during dormancy.
• After planting, the onion should rise one third above the soil.
• Krinum has impressive roots, because of this feature, the transplant containers must be deep.
• Remove non-viable, broken roots by gently scraping the soil off healthy roots.
• Drainage layer of expanded clay is required.
• The distance from the bulb to the edges of the container is 3-4 cm.

Reproduction of krinum at home

Reproduction by seeds is rare, it is much more convenient to divide by onion babies. Daughter bulbs activate the flowering of the parent, they are not in a hurry with their separation. Babies bloom 2-4 years after separation, depending on size.

• First, the children are seated in pots with a diameter of 9-12 cm, after a year, larger containers will be needed, after another year, 16-17 centimeter pots are needed.
• Regular feeding, abundant watering is necessary during the growth of young krinums.
• Large deep pots with a diameter of up to 28 cm create favorable conditions for crinums in the 3-4th year of life. Spacious containers stimulate the formation of children, lush flowering, and vigorous growth.

Pests and diseases

The main threat to plants is an excess of moisture. Waterlogging leads to rotting of the root system. Krinum is attacked by a spider mite, which causes serious damage to the flower. The mealybug loves to settle in the leaf sinuses.

Among the plants growing along the banks of reservoirs, krinum is deservedly popular with landscape designers. The flower is hardy, exotic beautiful, unpretentious. Krinum can be grown by both experienced greenhouse growers and novice gardeners.

Types of krinum with description and photo

Crinum abyssinian Crinum abyssinicum

Crinum Abyssinian photo planting and care cultivation

Inhabitant of the mountainous regions of Ethiopia. It has an oval onion: thickness - 7 cm, short neck. Usually has 6 leaves narrowed upwards with rough edges: dl. 30-45 cm, width. 1.5 cm. The peduncle throws out an umbellate inflorescence of 4-6 white sessile flowers. The height of the narrow tube of the perianth is up to 5 cm. The size of the petals: long. - 7 cm, width. - 2 cm.

Crinum asiatic Crinum asiaticum

Asiatic Krinum Crinum asiaticum flower photo

The onion is wide. 10-15 cm, length. neck 15-35 cm. Leaves, whole at the edges, resemble thin belts in shape: long. from 90 to 125 cm, width. from 7 to 10 cm. The number of leaves is 20-30. The "umbrella" inflorescence is formed by 20-50 odorless flowers with long stalks. 3 cm. The pale green smooth perianth tube has a length. 10 cm. Straight, length. 5 - 10 cm, white petals with red stamens, diverge to the sides. Flowering time March-October. The native land of the plant is considered to be the stagnant reservoirs of western tropical Africa.

Crinum great Crinum giganteum

Crinum large Crinum giganteum photo of flowers

The specimen has a large onion with a short neck.Leaves with a pronounced pattern of veins, falling in green waves: long. 60-90 cm, width. up to 10 cm. Dense peduncle stretches up to 100 cm, it is green, slightly flattened, holds an inflorescence umbrella with 3-12 sessile flowers. The flowers are white, emit a distinct odor, dl. 20 cm. Petals wide. 3 cm, length. 5-7 cm. The pale green perianth tube (10-15 cm) is elegantly curved. The pharynx of a flower is similar in shape to a bell (7-10 cm). White stamens are shorter than petals. Summer is the best time to bloom.

Crinum majestic Crinum augustum

Crinum majestic Crinum augustum photo of flowers

Onion thick. 15 cm, neck length. 35 cm.
There are many leaves, compacted, like wide belts for. 60-90 cm, width. 7-10 cm. Peduncle is flat, dense red on top. The umbrella of the inflorescence holds 20, sometimes more flowers with a delicate scent on short stalks. The perianth tube is red, smooth, sometimes with a slight bend, long. 7-10 cm. Petals on the outside of a spectacular red color, erect length 10-15 cm, width. 1.5 - 2 cm. The same red large stamens. The flowering time is spring, summer. In the wild, it grows on the mountainous slopes of the island of Mauritius, Seychelles. Place of cultivation of warm greenhouses.

Crinum maiden, or Virginian Crinum virgineum

Krinum maiden, or virginian Crinum virgineum photo of flowers

The onion is brown, large. The leaves look like thin belts that are narrowed near the top, as well as at the base, length 60-90 cm, width. 7-10 cm. It differs from other species by protruding transverse veins. The inflorescence umbel consists of 6 flowers with or without short pedicels. The perianth tube is pale green, curved, long. 7-10 cm. Petals of a white shade long. 7-10 cm. Flowering time is autumn. Native to South Brazil. The place of cultivation is warm greenhouses.

Crinum campanulate Crinum campanulatum

Crinum campanulate Crinum campanulatum photo

The shape of the onion resembles a small oval. The sheet is straight with a groove in the middle, a sharp edge, long. 90-120 cm. Narrow peduncle of distinct green color. The inflorescence umbrella holds 4-8 flowers, pedicels are 2 cm each. The perianth tubule is an elongated, winding cylinder covered with red-green stripes, long. 4-6 cm, the throat is like a bell. The petals grow close to each other, they are colored from below with white-red stripes, then alternating green, pink, red. Blooms in summer. The native places of this species are reservoirs with stagnant water in the Cape region of South Africa.

Crinum pleasant Crinum amabile

Crinum nice Crinum amabile flower photo

A medium-sized onion has a neck length. 20-35 cm. Usually 25-30 leaves, visually similar to belts, length. 1-1.5 m, width. 7-10 cm. The inflorescence umbrella holds up to 30 flowers. Spectacular red flowers cast purple, white, diffuse aroma. The perianth tube is dense purple, smooth, long. 8-10 cm. Petals are straight, white on the inside, long. 10-15 cm, width. 1-1.5 cm. The flowers are decorated with purple stamens. Flowers bloom mainly in March, re-flowering is possible. The native land of this species is the tropical forests of Sumatra.

Crinum reddish Crinum erubescens

Crinum reddish Crinum erubescens photo of flowers

The onion is a regular oval 10 cm thick. There are many leaves, visually resembling belts, length. 60-90 cm, width. 5-8 cm, rough edges. On a peduncle 60-90 cm long there are 4-6 flowers on short pedicels or without them. The flowers emit a pleasant smell, are white on the inside, pale red on the outside. The perianth tube is pale red, smooth, long. 10-15 cm. The shape of the petals is lanceolate. Blooms in summer. The origin of the flower of the tropics of America.

Crinum meadow Crinum pratense

Crinum meadow Crinum pratense photo of flowers

The onion is oval, 10-15 cm thick, the neck is short. Leaves are straight, total number 6-8, straight, long. 45-65 cm. Peduncle of thicknesses. 1.5 cm long. 30 cm. Umbrella inflorescence holds 6-12 white flowers on short legs long. 7-10 cm. The shape of the petals is lanceolate. The stamens are large, red. Blooms in summer. Habitat East India.

Crinum Cape Crinum capense

Crinum Cape Crinum capense photo of flowers

The shape of the onion resembles a bottle, the neck is narrow and long. Leaves are straight, narrow, long. 60-90 cm, rough along the edge, gray-green, groove in the middle. Peduncle dl. 40 cm holds 4-12 flowers.Flowers are white or white-purple, voluminous, stalks 3-5 cm, spreading odor. The perianth tube is similar to a slightly curved cylinder long. 7-10 cm. The outer petals are pink-purple, sometimes white, equal in length to the corolla tube. Flowering time July, August. A native of the rocky lands of South Africa. The place of cultivation is cold greenhouses.

Crinum macowanii Crinum macowanii

Crinum Macowan Crinum macowanii photo of flowers

The bulb is round, large, diameter 25 cm, neck length. 25 cm. Long leaves 60-90 cm, width. 10 cm. High peduncle up to 90 cm. The inflorescence umbrella holds 10-15 flowers. Green tubule perianth curved long. 8-10 cm. Pinkish petals long. 8-10 cm. Flowering is typical in late autumn. The place of cultivation is cold greenhouses. The birthplace of krinum is the rocky slopes of Natal, one of the regions of South Africa.

Crinum moorei

Crinum moore Crinum moorei photo of flowers

The onion is large, diameter 20 cm, the neck is extremely long 45 cm, gives birth to many babies - bulbs. Leaves resemble belts, winding, length 60-90 cm, width. 6-10 cm, slightly whitish with an even surface at the edges, veins protrude in relief in the middle. Green dense peduncle long. 45-60 cm. The inflorescence umbrella holds 6-10 flowers. Pedicels length 8 cm, pink. The perianth tube is bent, long. 7-12 cm, the pharynx is rolled up with a funnel. Petals l. 7-12 cm, width. 4 cm. The pistil is above the petals. The stamens are light pink below the petals. The most popular variety among florists. The flowering time is the summer months. In the wild, it is found in South Africa, Natal region. The breeding place is cold greenhouses.

Crinum powellii

Crinum Powella Crinum powellii photo of flowers

Hybrid view. The result of the selection of Moore's krinum and Kapsky's krinum. The bulb is like a ball, 15 cm in diameter. The leaves are like belts of a meter length. Flowers with a diameter of 15 cm are held on the inflorescence umbrella. Spreads a fragrant aroma. The peduncle is high up to a meter long. The perianth tube is dense pink.

Crinum flowering Crinum pedunculatum

Crinum flowering Crinum pedunculatum photo of flowers

Onion 10 cm thick, neck l. 15 cm. Leaves are many, usually 20-30, length. 90-120 cm. The inflorescence umbrella holds 20-30 flowers with 3-4 cm pedicels. The flowers are white-green, fragrant. Corolla tubule below petals, large red stamens. The flowering time is the summer months. Born in Eastern Australia. The breeding place is cold greenhouses.

Ceylon ceylon Crinum zeylanicum

Krinum Ceylon Crinum zeylanicum photo of flowers in the garden

A spherical bulb with a diameter of 12-15 cm, a short neck. Usually 6-12 leaves, visually resemble thin belts, length 60-90 cm, width. 7-10 cm, rough around the edge. Peduncle pale red dense, long. 90 cm. Umbrella of inflorescence holds 10-20 flowers on small stalks. The perianth tube is red, sometimes green, long. 7-15 cm. The throat is horizontal. The petals are dense purple on the upper part, white at the edges, striped outside. The pistil is higher than the stamens. Blossoming time is spring months. The breeding place is warm greenhouses. The native land of the plant is tropical Asia.

Crinum scabrum

Crinum rough Crinum scabrum photo of flowers

The bulb is spherical, 10-15 cm in diameter, with a short neck. The green leaves visually resemble winding belts with grooves in the middle. The edges of the leaves are shiny, sharp, fleshy. Dense peduncle. The inflorescence umbrella holds 4-8 flowers. Fragrant flowers, short stalks. The perianth tube curved pale green length 8-15 cm. The diameter of the pharynx 6-8 cm. The petals on the tops are white, a dense red stripe in the middle, wide. 2.5-3.5 cm. Flowering time is late spring, early summer. The breeding place is warm greenhouses. A native of the African tropics.

Crinum broadleaf Crinum latifolium

Crinum broadleaf Crinum latifolium photo of flowers

Bulb spherical, wide. 15-20 cm, short neck. There are many leaves, like thin belts, long. 60-100 cm, width. 7-10 cm. Umbrella of inflorescence holds 10-20 flowers with small pedicels. Perianth tubule green, uneven long. 7-10 cm, horizontal pharynx, the same length as the tube. The petals visually resemble a lancet, dl. 30 cm, pale red underside. It blooms in late summer and early autumn. The place of cultivation is cold greenhouses. A native of East India.

The krinum plant is a bulbous garden crop from the Amaryllis family. Flowers are predominantly grown outdoors. Krinum has more than 130 varieties, its inflorescences are attractive and unusual. Large flowers resemble lilies and are located on a stem up to one and a half meters high. The most hardy varieties are selected for cultivation in soil. Flowering occurs in the last days of summer or early autumn.

Landing features

Most krinum varieties are perennial herbaceous crops. The visiting card of the plant is its inflorescences - they are large, reaching a diameter of up to 20 cm. Flowers can be of different colors, white, pink, red-white shades are more common. Planting is recommended at a temperature not lower than 10 ° C in drained soil. There are several rules that will help prepare the bulbs for planting outdoors:

1. In early March, the bulbs are planted in pots or boxes, and the transfer to the flowerbed takes place around the beginning of May.
2. In regions with mild winters, the garden crinum can be left in the soil all year round, while the bulbs must be buried so that there is a 5 cm supply of land on top.
3. When digging is required for the winter, the bulbs are not buried, but left open a third.

Flowering krinum

Watering the flowers is carried out as needed, but in a limited amount to prevent excessive moisture. It is necessary to maintain a slightly moist soil, not forgetting to apply mineral fertilizers 1-2 times a month.

Attention! Krinum garden loves sunny and calm places, and at low temperatures requires a warm shelter.

How to care for a garden krinum?

All horticultural crops imply individual care, the garden krinum is a very whimsical and demanding plant, so the following rules must be observed:

• regular and moderate watering, especially with the growth of buds;
• periodic fertilizing with fertilizers;
• after the foliage withers, it is necessary to prepare the flower for winter;
• during the winter, the ground where the bulbs are stored can be slightly moistened;
• it is not allowed to store bulbs in a too warm room, above + 15 ° C.

Caring for garden crinum means timely removal of weeds and loosening of the soil. In addition to periodically fertilizing the soil with organic and mineral products, the flower can be watered with complex fertilizing during the flowering period. The faded buds are cut to reduce the stress on the bulb.

Attention! Do not be afraid of the moment when, after flowering, the leaves of the krinum will gradually fade. This is the natural process of preparing a plant for winter.

The following agents are usually used as top dressing:

• a mixture of superphosphate with potassium salt - to stimulate growth;
• organics for general strengthening, for example, chicken manure or cow dung;
• a thick layer of humus.

The main rule for feeding any flowers is proportionality and moderation. With an excess of fertilizer, excessive greenery will appear without peduncles. For each plant, you need to spend about 0.5 liters of liquid fertilizer. Improper care will lead to rotting of the bulbs.

Winter storage of krinum

In winter, the flower requires special care. Even before the onset of frost, a shelter of straw or peat is organized for the bulbs. After the end of frost, the shelter is removed to prevent rotting of the root sections. In regions with harsh winters, the bulbs are dug up, dried and pruned. They can be stored in a refrigerator or cool room.

At rest, krinums are not watered, irrigation with water is allowed only if there is a risk of overdrying the earth layer. Violation of the storage temperature, as well as excessive humidity, will inevitably lead to damage to root cuttings. Improper wintering can negatively affect the flowering of plants.

If the bulbs are stored indoors, it must be dry. It is advisable to disinfect the cellar and equip it with ventilation. In the spring, you can see that the krinum has woken up - it starts up an escape as soon as it comes out of a state of dormancy. If there is no dormant period, the plant is unlikely to bloom in summer.

Diseases, pests, difficulties in care

It is not easy to create conditions for the flowering of krinum. The main difficulties faced by the gardener are choosing a planting site and maintaining a certain level of soil moisture. Pests rarely affect flowers, but there is a risk of mealybugs, narcissus flies, spider mites or thrips. Typical signs of a diseased plant:

• decay of the bulb;
• the appearance of red longitudinal spots on the leaves;
• long absence of flowering;
• lethargy foliage.

In addition to insects, excessive watering and excessive fertilization of the soil causes great harm to krinums. Also, the plant suffers from a lack of dormancy or lack of sunlight. Insects can be detected by the presence of a translucent thin web or the appearance of suspicious whitish lumps. If you do not take action, the whitish lumps will turn into plaque, which contributes to the appearance of a sooty fungus. Treatment with special preparations will be an effective solution to the problem. Fungicides are applied to rotten areas. Red longitudinal burns on the leaves are characteristic of nutrient deficiencies.

In addition to the listed problems, every gardener should inquire about the selected variety of krinum, since some varieties contain the poisonous substance "krinin". Despite all the difficulties of growing, krinum remains one of the most sought-after garden plants. Flowers can decorate landscape design not only in a single version. The group of krinums looks especially impressive.

Asian Crinum: video

Krinum is rare garden plant, a perennial of the genus bulbous, which will not leave you indifferent after seeing its beauty. The plant is native to subtropical and tropical climates, therefore damp loveralthough some species may thrive in sunny areas as well. The variety of krinum species is impressive, about 150 varieties, some of which have beautiful decorative flowers, others are prized for the splendor of the ornamental leaves.

Description of the plant Krinum

Krinum, a large plant that forms a strong herbaceous trunk that turns into a bulb. The krinum bulb reaches a diameter of 15 cm, the height of the peduncle is up to 1 m. Spectacular buds, impressive in their variety, - even straight, long xiphoid or having the appearance of locks of hanging hair - up to 17.5 cm. Bright green color of juicy, narrow and long ribbon-like leaves, reaching up to 1 m in size. Naturally, all this beauty rests on strong fleshy roots.

Crinum garden bulb.

The color of the flower, its shape and variety of leaves depends entirely on the variety of the plant. Basically the buds very much resemble a lily in their shape, have the appearance of large bells, the hanging petals have sharp edges at the ends. Flowers of white, pink, red and even cream color, during the flowering period spread a fragrant aroma of sweet caramel, and last for about 4 weeks.

Krinum in a pot for a home flower garden.

Planting a flower in open ground

Depending on the type of krinum, you need to choose the right place. Drought tolerant plant, - the place is spacious, there is a lot of sun and almost no shade, without wind and drafts.

Planting Krinum in open ground.

We try to provide suitable humid conditions for plants of a moisture-loving variety, with warmth and light, but not in the sun itself, without drafts, in a protected area from the wind.

In order to get a strong and powerful plant, it is recommended to plant the bulbs in pots in early spring.

With the onset of warm weather, around the end of April-May, we prepare open ground for transshipment of plants from pots. The soil must be nutritious, light and breathable, therefore mix the garden soil with compost and sand in advance... The swamp lily planted in such a nutritious soil will delight you with luxurious flowering.

The soil for Krinum is a mixture of sand, soil and river silt.

Reproduction and transplantation

Plant safely lives in one place for 3-4 years, then it is recommended to either transplant to another prepared place, or change the soil at a permanent place. During this period, the bulb grows many children, it is advisable to separate and plant them. It is recommended to carry out this procedure during the rest period, although there is practice before planting. After flowering and wilting, and sometimes the leaves fall off, a period of dormancy begins.

In order for the children of Krinum to grow stronger and be ready to survive the winter on their own, it is better to separate them before the flowering of the mother bush.

In a mild climatic zone with warm winters, the plant hibernates in an open area, you only need to make a good shelter from mulch, a layer of straw or peat, about 50 cm thick.

With a harsh, harsh climate, it is better not to risk it and dig up the bulbs for the winter, transplant them into a box or containers and send them to the basement, without watering until spring.

Features of growing and care

No special recommendations, practically, as with other colors. During the growth and formation of buds, good moisture should be maintained so that the soil does not dry out under the flower, but do not flood. From an excess of water, there is a danger of rotting of the bulbs.

Keep it moist and water the plant in small doses daily.

It is necessary to loosen the surface of the soil for better breathability, but do this with extreme caution so as not to damage the roots of the plant. Krinum loves feeding, especially during the flowering period.... Once every two weeks, feed with liquid mineral fertilizers, and it will be better to alternate with organic ones.