Crinum Lily, Ligulatum (species), Large, blooming-size bulb, NEW, very unusual

Description: DESCRIPTION: Ligulatum is a species and readily forms seeds. Over the years it has become one of our favorite bulbs, and we have it all along our front walk leading to our porch. Besides being very attractive, it blooms for 8 months of the year, March-October here in northeast Florida, zone 9, and they are low growing and not so large as to be overpowering. The scape is very strong too, so the flowers don't "flop" over like so many crinum. Ligulatum is pretty unique in many ways and we enjoy the light chocolate-red tinted buds before they open almost as much as the flowers themselves that form large, fragrant bouquets. the flowers don't open all at once but sequentially over several days. In a large grouping of bulbs they can be spectacular. Mature bulbs can form 4 or more offsets each year, so before too long there will be enough bulbs to form a nice grouping. To our knowledge, we are the only source of this bulb, at least in the United States. It is a must for any crinum collection. Ligulatum is distinctive because it has so many flowers. We have recorded as many as 31 flowers on scapes as tall as 30". Mature bulbs grow to just over 5" in diameter. We have used Ligulatum as both a seed parent and pollen donor in our hybridization program and have had good success. We are introducing this for sale on eBay for the first time in 2014. We grow over 1000 different crinum, including about 350 of our own hybrids. BACKGROUND: The bulbs came originally from the sandy river banks and steep slopes near the margins of ponds in the central Madagascar, where the species would have some water below the bulbs but good drainage around them. The plant makes long tapering bulbs with the above ground column merging into the bulb neck. C. ligulatum was described by Baker from Madagascar as long ago as 1883 but has hardly been seen since. They have adapted very well for us in our sandy Florida soil. We purchased our first bulb in 2000 from a collector in South Africa. GROWING INSTRUCTIONS: This is a very hardy, prolific and easy to grow bulb requiring no special care. It tolerates a wide range of soils but prefers rich soil with adequate moisture. It can withstand extended dry periods like most crinum and will tolerate freezing weather to zone 7 if the bulb is planted deeply and mulched in the winter. Bulbs can survive nicely out of the ground for very extended periods if allowed to dry. They prefer full sun, but partial shade is OK. They will also make excellent, large container plants. DESCRIPTION OF ITEM FOR BID: You are bidding on a Large, blooming-size bulb at least 4 years old and about 2 1/2" in diameter which should bloom within 1 year. They don't like being disturbed, so it could take one year to "settle in." Bulbs will be freshly dug, shipped bare root and with leaves March-November. In the winter months the leaves may be absent. WE SIZE OUR BULBS APPROXIMATELY BY AGE AS FOLLOWS: A few varieties can take 6 years or more to bloom. Jumbo bulb – has bloomed at least 2 years, close to the maximum size for that particular plant (6+ years old) Large bulb - should bloom this year or next (3+ years old, close to, or at blooming size) Medium bulb - should bloom in 1-2 years (at least 2 years old) Small bulb - should bloom 2-4 years (current year or 1-2 year old offset) Seedling bulb - started from seed (usually in its first year of growth unless otherwise stated) PHOTOS/ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: These are pictures of our plants, so you know exactly what they look like and what you will receive. The photos show the plant in various stages of growth. Please feel free to contact us for additional information, and click on "Me" following our star rating. Also, we invite you to go to our store (little red door) and look at other items we have for sale. Powered by eBay Turbo Lister The free listing tool. List your items fast and easy and manage your active items.

Price: 60 USD

Location: Middleburg, Florida

End Time: 2024-11-07T14:38:43.000Z

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