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| Category: Bulb/Tuber/Rhizome etc. |
| Family: Amaryllidaceae (Onions) |
| Origin: Malaysia (Asia) |
| Evergreen: Yes |
| Red/Purple Foliage: Yes |
| Flower Color: Pink & White |
| Bloomtime: Fall |
| Fragrant Flowers: Yes |
| Synonyms: [C. asiaticum var. procerum, 'Cuprafolium'] |
| Height: 3-4 feet |
| Width: 4-6 feet |
| Exposure: Sun or Shade |
| Irrigation (H2O Info): Medium Water Needs |
| Winter Hardiness: 20-25° F |
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Crinum procerum var. splendens (Queen Emma's Purple Crinum) - A large evergreen bulbous plant to 4 feet tall which forms wide clumps to 6 feet. The upright rigid foliage emerges a rich burgundy with undertones of dark green. In late fall emerge the huge clusters of fragrant white tinged red flowers that darken with age. Plant in full sun for best dark-colored foliage but it can also grow in more shaded areas. Water regularly. Hardy to 20° F but with some foliage damage - evergreen to around 27° F. Can be a stunning plant but best if given some shade in hot interior locations and when protected from wind. This is the name we have long grown this plant by but is has also been known as Crinum asiaticum 'Cuprafolium' and The Plant List, the collaboration between the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew and the Missouri Botanical Garden lists the name Crinum procerum as a synonym of Crinum asiaticum. The name of the genus comes from the Greek word 'crinon' which means "lily" so the one common name "Crinum Lily" seems a bit redundant. The common name usually associated with this red leaf plant honors Emma Kaleleonalani, who was also known as Queen Emma. She was the queen consort to King Kamehameha IV of Hawaii and had many favorite plants at her garden in Lawaikai. This common name is also used for a southern favorite Crinum augustum. Whatever the name, this plant is wonderful.
The information about Crinum procerum var. splendens displayed on this web page is based on our research conducted in the nursery's horticultural library and from reliable online resources. We also include observations made about it as it grows in our nursery gardens and other gardens we have visited, as well how the crops have performed in containers in our nursery field. We will also incorporate comments we receive from others and welcome hearing from anyone with additional information, particularly if they can share cultural information that would aid others in growing this plant. |
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