Crinum menehune ‘Wine Time’
Crinum menehune ‘Wine Time’ is a stunning ornamental crinum lily known for its rich burgundy foliage and elegant, lily-like blooms. Its bold colour, strong form, and resilience make it an exceptional choice for tropical, coastal, and contemporary landscapes.
🌱 Why Gardeners Love Crinum ‘Wine Time’
✔ Deep wine-coloured foliage - Striking burgundy leaves add dramatic contrast year-round.
✔ Elegant pink-white flowers - Produces beautiful, lightly scented blooms during warm months.
✔ Tough and low-maintenance - Hardy, sun-loving, and tolerant of a wide range of soils.
✔ Perfect for bold foliage contrast - Pairs beautifully with greens, silvers, and variegated plants.
✔ Highly resilient - Handles heat, humidity, coastal winds, and tough conditions with ease.
🏡 How to Use Crinum ‘Wine Time’ in Your Garden
✅ Feature foliage plant - Its rich leaves make it an immediate visual anchor in any bed.
✅ Tropical and coastal plantings - Works perfectly in warm, sunny environments.
✅ Poolside landscaping - Adds structure and colour without demanding maintenance.
✅ Container specimen - Excellent in large pots where its foliage can be appreciated up close.
Easy Planting & Care Guide
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Spacing: Plant 80 to 120cm apart to allow full bulb and foliage expansion. Additional plants create a dramatic, layered clump of rich colour.
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Best Planting Time: Can be planted year-round, best season is spring.
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Mulching & Fertilising: This plant thrives naturally and does not require mulching or fertiliser to stay healthy.
❔ FAQs About Crinum ‘Wine Time’
How tall does Crinum ‘Wine Time’ grow?
It typically reaches 60cm to 1 metre in height, with broad arching foliage.
Does it tolerate full sun?
Yes, it thrives in full sun and develops its strongest burgundy tones in bright light.
Is it easy to care for?
Very—Crinums are hardy, reliable plants suited to both beginners and advanced gardeners.
Does it flower every year?
Yes, it produces clusters of pink-white blooms during the warm growing season.
Can it grow in pots?
Absolutely, it grows beautifully in large containers with good drainage.
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