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Commonly known as Giant lily
A spectacular giant well worth growing for the fun and experience of it if you have the patience.
Genus of 3 species of large, bulbous, monocarpic perennials found in scrub and forest in the Himalayas, Japan and China.
Further Reading....
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Bulb/Corm or rhizomatous perennial - bulbous monocarpic perennials. Grown for the spectacular, lily-like, trumpet-shaped flowers
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Herbaceous - Early in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.
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Partial shade - cool and sheltered site. Intolerant of hot and dry conditions. -
Additional Features - Good to know - - die after flowering, leaving numerous offsets which will flower in 4-5 years. -
Pests & Diseases - slugs, lily viruses. -
Place of origin - Himalayas, China, Japan. -
Soil Conditions - Fertile moist well-drained soil - - humus-rich.
Cardiocrinum - Care Guide
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- Location
- Pests and diseases
- Growing from seed
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Commonly known as: Giant Himalayan lily, Giant lily.
An unusual lily which will take 5-7 years to produce an enormous 6-10ft high flowering spike of scented white flowers with a deep throat. After flowering the plant will die but large quantities of offsets and seedlings will appear nearby to develop again
