Crinum scabro-Macleayi no.5
A Crinum zeylanicum L. x Crinum Macleayi hybrid. The latter is unidentified but is probably a form of one of the native Australian species, Crinum flaccidum Herb. or Crinum pedunculatum R.Br.
In 1845 and 1846 William Macarthur described ten Crinum scabro-macleayii hybrids in his gardening notebooks. [MP A2948 Notebook no.4, p.4].
No. 5. Resembles no. 4 but larger flowers, light pink inside and out deepening to a carmine tint in the centre of each. [Next section unclear]. Petals 1-1½ inches broad, ovate but terminating abruptly in a sharp point, corolla 5 inches in diameter. Very handsome. A second scape had 29 flowers.
Horticultural & Botanical History
Probably hybridised at Camden Park by John Bidwill but William Macarthur may also have played a role.
History at Camden Park
Crinum scabro-Macleayi was listed in the 1845, 1850 and 1857catalogues [B.92/1845] without any further information.
Notes
Published May 05, 2009 - 04:42 PM | Last updated Jul 04, 2012 - 04:35 PM
| Family | Amaryllidaceae |
|---|---|
| Category | |
| Region of origin | Garden origin, probably Camden Park |
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| Common Name | |
| Name in the Camden Park Record |
Crinum scabro-Macleayi |
| Confidence level | high |
