Shire Wild Bulbs and Nursery
Amaryllidaceae Crossyme

Crossyne

There are 2 species of Crossyne, popular among growers for their broad leaves fringed with brown hair-like bristles. They are winter growing species with flowers similar to that of Boophone with many flowers forming a ball shape. They prefer full sun and do best in large pots with a well-drained sandy medium. They need occasional heavy drenching (once every 10 days) during their winter growing cycle and keep dry in the summer dormant period.

Name Crossyne flava Crossyne flava shire indigenous bulbs
Common name Yellow umbrella flower
African name  
D/E deciduous
Rainfall winter
Height 40cm
Light requirements fs
Flowers April
Medicinal uses  

 

Name Crossyne guttata        Crossyne guttata shire indigenous bulbs
Common name  
African name  
D/E deciduous
Rainfall winter
Height 30cm
Light requirements fs
Flowers April
Medicinal uses  
Tuesday, March 19, 2024

Shade Code

FS -  full sun
SS -  semi shade
S -    shade

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