Scientific Name
x Crinodonna corsii (x Amarcrinum)
Common Name
Crinodonna
XCRINODONNA
Hybrid between Amaryllis belladonna and Crinum moorei (Pink flowers)
A. Flowering Characteristics
XCrinodonna flowers in late summer (August/September) and plants are 36-48 inches tall.
B. General Characteristics
1. Origin of species: Hybrid of 2 South African species
2. Common names: Crinodonna
3. Geophyte organ: Tunicated bulb
4. Hardiness type: Tender III - Injured at temperatures below 35 degrees F (2C) when planted.
5. Natural reproductive systems and growth and development requirements: Reproduces by offsets and requires a warm (70 to 85F) - cool (35 to 40F) - warm (70 to 85F) annual thermoperiodic cycle.
6. Primary uses: Beds, woodland gardens, and exhibition bulbs.
C. Cultural Information
1. Bulb sizes: Information not available, but bulbs are usually very large.
2. Planting density: 12 inches apart, 1 per sq. ft.
3. Planting depth: 8 inches to base of the bulb.
4. Planting time: Fall or spring
5. Perennialization habit: 1990 USDA Climatic Zones 7 to 8 with mulch, 9 to 11 without mulch.
6. Light requirements: Full sunlight to PM only sunlight.
7. Moisture: Tolerates drought, but keep moist during growing season.
8. Animal susceptibility: Not reported.
D. Companion Plants:
Coreopsis, Hemerocallis (yellow cvs.), Kniphofia(yellow cvs.), Leucanthemum (Shasta daisies), Peonies (white and yellow cvs.), Rudbeckia, Salvia, Sedum, Verbascum (white cvs.), Buddleia, Hibiscus syriacus, Acer palmatum, Lagerstroemia.

Holland Technical Service Bulletin Number 37 was prepared for the WWW system by A.A. De Hertogh, L.B. Gallitano, G. Hartley, M.E. Traer, and A.B. Russell, Department of Horticultural Science, NC State University. The information was obtained not only from original research conducted by the authors but also from databases released by other sources. This Bulletin was published by the International Flower Bulb Center (IBC), Hillegom, the Netherlands on behalf of the Dutch Flower Bulb Industry. Because of the various climates in North America and year-to-year variability of the weather, the IBC cannot and does not accept responsibility for divergent results that may arise using information obtained from this document or site. Photographs copyright @1997 by A.B. Russell and A.A. De Hertogh. Computer programming by Miguel Buendia, graphics by Brad Capel.