Seedlings of Crinum x worsleyii 'Burgundy'

According to Mr. Hannibal, C. x worsleyii 'Burgundy' is a hybrid of C. scabrum and C. moorei.  In Marcelle's garden the plant has proven to be indestructable, but Mr. Hannibal reports it is "not overly hardy."  Thus, perhaps this cultivar will not survive in zone 7 or colder areas. 

The plant blooms heavily for Marcelle, with sporadic rebloom; it blooms better than, and is darker than, 'Ellen Bosanquet'.    'Burgundy' flowers may sometimes have a bit of white streatking in the petals.  The scape is about 30 inches in height. 

Marcelle's work with 'Burgundy' has consisted of crossing the plant with C. macowaii pollen, or crossing such progeny back with 'Burgundy'.   In Marcelle's garden 'Burgundy' does not accept it's own pollen, but does accept seed of its seedlings that are the result of 'Burgundy' x C. macowanii. 

Some progeny of 'Burgundy' have enhanced white streaking in the petals or even some white sectors.  All of the following photos show seedlings of 'Burgund' x C. macowanii. 

Mixed bed of 'Burgundy' seedlings

'Burgundy' Seedling No. 1 now is named 'LADY CHAMELEON'

'Burgundy' Seedling No. 2

'Burgundy' Seedling No. 3

'Burgundy' Seedling No. 4

'Burgundy' Seedling No. 4, close-up