Crinum Pink Flamingo Calycanthus an outstanding ornamental banana from

an outstanding ornamental banana from the high mountains of East Africa

This unusual but easy to grow Chinese species of cobra lily was quite abundant in several areas that we visited during our 1996 expedition to Yunnan

absent only in the far northwest quadrant

red veining around the white 'window' in the neck of the cobra-shaped top

so allow plenty of space

Crinum Pink Flamingo Calycanthus an outstanding ornamental banana fromCrinum 'Pink Flamingo' is a recent hybrid by Texan Dave Lehmiller, a cross of Crinum bulbispermum x Crinum 'Pink Perfume'. Crinum 'Pink Flamingo' forms a nice compact clump of glossy green foliage accessorized in June and July with 3' tall spikes of dark pink buds that open to large, pink, fragrant flowers. Here's a great way to thumb your nose at the HOA and have a pink flamingo in your yard after all!