However, crinum plants only last a few seasons and rarely make it to maturity.Īmarcrinum is the happy medium between the two. It has thin, bright petals that fan out and is a hardy plant. Amaryllis can grow for years but is a delicate flower.Ĭrinum, on the other hand, is a marsh plant and is often grown in aquariums or swamplands. It is often confused with a lily but is actually only distantly related. The amaryllis is a flower native to South Africa that is known for its ability to bloom without much sunlight. The amarcrinum will outlast most winters and provide a lovely, lily-like bloom all summer long.
The result is a beautiful pale pink flower that is a hardier version of amaryllis.
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Sun Exposure: Full Sun to Partial ShadeĪmarcrinum is a genetically engineered perennial based on an amaryllis flower and a crinum. Plant Type: Perennial (zones 8-10), Annual. Amarcrinum This beautiful hybrid can bloom with very little sunlight. However, you can collect the tubers and replant them in colder climates. This is because the plant is related to the African violet, so it’s used to warmer climates. It works best as a perennial in hardiness zones 10-11, which are some of the warmest zones. However, you can raise light pink achimenes, and trust us, it’s a gorgeous variant!Īchimenes grow in light to partial shade but need a good amount of light throughout the day. Usually, achimenes range from light to dark purple, so it might surprise you that they’re on this list. This delicate little plant is also known as the cupid’s bow. The first flower on our list is the achimenes. Sun Exposure: Partial shade, full shade. Geographic Origin: Central and South America. Plant Type: Perennial (zones 10-11), Annual. Transfer the plant from the small container to the ground (just like you would if you had purchased the plant from a garden center).Achimenes These gorgeous blooms thrive in warmer climates. Gradually move the containers to full sun, rain, and the rest of the elements so it is “hardened” to the elements. Harden off by putting the small containers in the shade first, protected from heavy rains and winds. The seedlings should be hardened off before moving to the garden bed in this small container and this can take 2 weeks. When true leaves have developed, the last spring frost has passed, and night temperatures are 50 to 55☏ consistently, transplant outside into a slightly larger container. Best to cut, do not pull seedlings out as this will disrupt the rest of the seedlings. Cut the weakest seedlings with nail or manicure scissors at the base. Thin the seedlings, which is to reduce the number in order to create space for the rest. As the seedling grows, can water or mist less often because the roots have formed and are able to obtain water from a lower depth in the mix. As the seed germinates and grow, may have to adjust lights to continue to be only a few inches away from the plant. It is important that they do not dry out when they begin the germination process because germination will stop if allowed to dry and the seeds cannot be “revived.” Mist with water frequently so seeds do not dry out. 
They should be only a few inches away from the plant. Place under grow lights or fluorescent tubes, leaving lights on for 14 to 16 hours per day.Insert seeds but do not cover, press lightly to make contact with moist soil. In clean seed starting trays (with drainage holes), add moistened seed starting mix.Save the seed and next year start indoors about 4-6 weeks before the last spring frost.
After a few weeks shake the bag to release the seeds from the flowers. When flowers are past their prime, cut the flower heads and place in a paper bag.
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