Crinum Lolita China plantaginea cross is a difficult

plantaginea cross is a difficult match to make because of the distant relation of the two parents

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but doesn't quite match pictures of the original plant

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Punica 'Eight Ball' is a 1997 Plant Delights/JLBG introduction

Crinum Lolita China plantaginea cross is a difficultMany crinum growers consider Crinum 'Lolita' one of the best crinum lilies ever introduced. Crinum 'Lolita' is a very vigorous 1995 Crinum scabrum hybrid from the late crinum breeder, Dr. Thad Howard. The 4' long, glossy green foliage is a base for the sturdy, giant 3. 5' tall spikes that end in terminal clusters of up to 18 rosy red, fragrant, chalice shaped flowers during the summer months.