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

(aka: Coreopsis helianthoides) Coreopsis palustris 'Summer Sunshine' is a 2000 Plant Delights/JLBG introduction that originated as a seedling shared by the late Rob Gardner of the NC Botanical Garden

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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.