Crinum x Amarcrinum

Amarcrinum is the name given to hybrids produced by crossing Amaryllis belladonna with Crinum moorei (= Crinodona).  There are many types of Amarcrinum hybrids; they can be pink, rose, white, or white with pink.  The variety depends upon the parent materials that are used in the crosses.

Marcelle has produced various Amarcrinum and has grown a variety supplied by other breeders.  They all do well in East Texas.  Most of them are sweetly fragrant (from the A. belladonna parent); a single flower of some varieties can perfume a room. 

The plants look a lot like Crinum, and make a pronounced bulb, but they don’t get as big and floppy as some Crinum do; thus, they are more suitable for growing near the front of a border or near a doorway.  They are tolerant about soils and water once established, but probably the bloom best with lots of sun. 

The best part about Amarcrinum is that they bloom in the heat of summer, when many Crinum are taking a break.  Additionally, the flowers of many Amarcrinum have good substance; they hold up for days even in the torrid days of July and August. 

White and Pink Amarcrinum

Amarcrinum 1

Amarcrinum HUH6   11-18-02

Amarcrinum Large Pink  7-02

White Amarcrinum, Mr. Hannibal seedling