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CARDIOCRINUM
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 perennialBulbous monocarpic perennials. Grown for the spectacular, lily-like, trumpet-shaped flowers
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HerbaceousEarly 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 shadeCool and sheltered site. Intolerant of hot and dry conditions.
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Additional Features
Good to knowDie after flowering, leaving numerous offsets which will flower in 4-5 years.
Pests & DiseasesSlugs, lily viruses.
Place of originHimalayas, China, Japan. -
Soil ConditionsFertile moist well-drained soilHumus-rich.
Cardiocrinum - Care Guide
- Characteristics
- Cardiocrinium giganteum - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Location
- Pests and diseases
- Growing from seed
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Buy Varieties of CARDIOCRINUM
CARDIOCRINUM giganteum
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
Seeds
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individually £17.50 each , 3+ £15.00 each
Useful extras...
Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
3 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
2 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants.
Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
Only £7.50
Vermin & Pest Control
Slug Pellets
Slug killer blue mini pellets are easy to use and give effective control of slugs and snails.
Ideal in garden, conservatory or greenhouse.
Only £6.50
Vermin & Pest Control
Copper Tape
Quick and easy way to repel slugs and snails from your pots with this adhesive copper tape.
Only £7.50
