Marcelle's Crinums

Crinum moorei x Rose City Schoolhouse

Striped Crinum moorei X Rose City

This cross was a collaborative effort.  Marcelle Sheppard sent pollen from the Rose City Schoolhouse plants to Mr. Hannibal.  Mr. Hannibal used the pollen to set seed on C.  moorei (rubra type).  After seeds set he sent some back to Marcelle and she grew out 2 plants.  One plant produces white flowers with dark keels, and one has red-pink flowers (with white centers).  The contrast between the two siblings is interesting, one "striped" and one more "solid." 

Marcelle reports that she was not able to grow C. moorei as well as Mr. Hannibal, hence the pollen exchange.  The flower with dark keels does not increase, however the red-pink-flowering plant does produce offsets. 

Red-Pink Crinum moorei X Rose City