Crinum Bradley Canna though not terribly interesting

though not terribly interesting

before the leaf emerges) resembling a giant vase made from the purple vinyl used for cheap '70s car seats

Each frond also ends in a cute little petticoat

The giant red vase

but none have performed as well in our hot climate as this seed strain from near the famous Dolly Sods Wilderness Area in West Virginia's Tucker County

Crinum Bradley Canna though not terribly interestingCrinum 'Bradley' is a Crinum scabrum x Crinum flaccidum hybrid from the late H. B. Bradley of Australia. Although it's been around quite a while, it's still one of the top crinums in our trials. The 3. 5' tall, sturdy spikes are topped, starting in mid July (NC) with 10 12 large, fragrant, rich deep pink flowers, each highlighted by a dramatic white eyezone. The narrow upright foliage forms clumps that offset quickly, eventually forming a 4' wide