Crinum - Powellii Album
Best low-maintenance perennial for gardeners seeking fragrant, deer-resistant blooms.
Enhance your garden with the Crinum Powellii Album, a striking perennial known for its intensely fragrant, snow-white trumpet-shaped blooms. These elegant flowers emerge from handsome, arching foliage, providing a beautiful display in late spring and again in fall. This plant is remarkably resilient and easy to cultivate, thriving in various conditions once established. It is hardy to zone 7 and naturally resistant to deer and rabbits, making it a low-maintenance yet captivating addition to any landscape.
$11.15
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Price vs Category Average
-53%
Below average
Planting Depth
56
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Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking dramatic, aromatic late-summer focal points
- Low-maintenance enthusiasts wanting long-term perennial reliability
- Southern growers battling intense heat and garden pests
Who should skip it
- Urban gardeners with limited planting space
- Impatient planters seeking immediate, consistent results
- Cold-climate residents avoiding seasonal bulb storage
Performance breakdown
Fragrance Intensity
Intensely aromatic blooms provide a powerful sensory experience for any garden.
Maintenance Ease
A resilient perennial that thrives with minimal intervention once established.
Pollinator Appeal
Reliably draws hummingbirds and butterflies to your outdoor space.
Pest Resistance
Naturally deters deer and rabbits, protecting your landscape investment.
Bloom Frequency
Double-season flowering extends the visual interest throughout the growing year.
Growth Adaptability
Tolerates diverse environmental conditions across a range of hardiness zones.
Key Specs
Planting Depth
5-6 inches
Spacing Proximity
12 inches
Mature Height
36 – 48 inches
Mature Spread
12 inches
Hardiness Zones
7 - 10
Sunlight Requirement
Full Sun to Partial Sun
Water Needs
Moderate with growth
Flowering Time
Late Spring and Fall
Features
- Spectacularly fragrant trumpet flowers
- Blooms twice a year
- Handsome, arching foliage
- Tough and easy-to-grow perennial
- Deer and rabbit resistant
- Attracts hummingbirds and butterflies
- Tolerates diverse conditions
What customers say
Customers highly praise the Crinum Powellii Album bulbs for their exceptional quality upon arrival. Reviewers consistently note the massive size and robust health of the dormant bulbs, which are carefully packaged to ensure safe delivery. The resulting trumpet shaped white blooms are lauded for their beauty and fragrance, meeting expectations for this classic heirloom. While establishment requires patience, often taking a full season, the long term performance and perennial nature significantly enhance the perceived value. Overall, these bulbs are viewed as a worthwhile investment for gardeners seeking a reliable and stunning centerpiece, provided they understand the initial growth timeline.
Know before you buy
This variety is unique because it typically blooms twice a year, once in late spring and again in the fall.
The Crinum Powellii Album is hardy in zones 7 through 10. If you live in a region colder than zone 7, you will need to provide winter protection or treat it as a container plant that can be moved indoors.
For the best results, space your bulbs approximately 12 inches apart. This allows enough room for the arching foliage to develop fully without overcrowding.
Yes, this variety is naturally resistant to both deer and rabbits, making it a reliable choice for gardens where wildlife pressure is a concern.
It thrives in full sun to partial sun conditions. While it is quite adaptable, providing at least six hours of sunlight will encourage the most vigorous growth and flowering.
You should plant the bulb at a depth of 5 to 6 inches. Ensure the soil is well-draining to prevent the bulb from sitting in excess moisture.
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