MILK AND WINE LILY 'Pink Cloud' Crinum Bulbipsermum - 3 x BULBS
Crinum bulbispermum is a robust, deciduous bulb native to South Africa, Lesotho, and Eswatini. It is highly valued for its striking, fragrant blooms and resilience in diverse garden settings.
It is the official floral emblem of the Free State province in South Africa.
The flowers emit a sweet scent that intensifies at night.
It is one of the most cold-hardy Crinum species, tolerating temperatures as low as -8°C to -10°C.
Traditional Medicine: Southern African cultures use infusions for various ailments.
External: Poultices of leaves and bulbs are applied to septic sores, wounds, and swellings from sprains.
Internal: Used as a remedy for fever, malaria, rheumatism, and kidney or bladder infections.
Maternal Health: Extracts are traditionally used to ease childbirth and stimulate breast milk production.
Water Gardens: Thrives in soggy soils, making it ideal for bog gardens, pond margins, and rain gardens.
Focal Plants: Its large, arching blue-green leaves and trumpet-shaped pink or white flowers make it a dramatic ornamental.
Spiritual Beliefs: Planting the lily around a home acts as a lucky charm to protect against evil.