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CARDIOCRINUM giganteum
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
Further Reading....
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WhiteMaroon stripes inside -
Height1.5-4m (5-13ft) -
Spread30cm (12in)
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Bulb/Corm or rhizomatous perennialBulbous monocarpic perennial. Basal rosettes of large, oval, glossy, dark-green leaves to 45cm (18in) long
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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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Hardy - average winterHardy through most of the UK apart from inland valleys, at altitude and central/northerly locations. May suffer foliage damage and stem dieback in harsh winters in cold gardens. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -10°C (14°F) -
Partial shadeCool and sheltered site. Will not tolerate hot and dry conditions.
CARDIOCRINUM giganteum
Seeds may be available, check buying options below.
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Additional FeaturesArchitectural interest
Good to knowOffsets may take 4-5 years to flower, seed-raised plants perhaps 7 years.
Pests & DiseasesSlugs, lily viruses.
Place of originHimalayas, northwestern Burma, southwestern China. -
Flower ShapeRacemesUp to 20 large flowers 15-20cm (6-8in) longTrumpet
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Garden Location/ConditionsBorderSuitable for a shaded, sheltered borderWoodland garden
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HardinessFully hardy
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Scented PlantsScented flowersStrongly scented.
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Seasonal InterestSummer
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Soil ConditionsFertile moist well-drained soilHumus-rich.Neutral to acid soil
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Cardiocrinum - Care Guide
- Characteristics
- Cardiocrinium giganteum - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Location
- Pests and diseases
- Growing from seed
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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
Afterplant - Grow Your Own
AFTER PLANT GROW YOUR OWN seaweed is ready to use liquid concentrate that was specially formulated be used on all edible plants.
Only £8.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Afterplant - Tomatoes
AFTER PLANT TOMATO FEED Liquid Concentrate with Bio stimulant is a high potash liquid concentrate containing seaweed extract, plant derived amino acids and other nutrients specifically formulated to benefit tomatoes and greenhouse plants.
Only £8.00
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)
3 options from £3.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow Ericoid mycorrhizal fungi
This specially adapted Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi will boost the growth of acid-loving plants like rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers and blueberries.
It contains ericoid and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi, which are found in poor acidic soils where ericaceous plants naturally grow.
Only £7.50
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
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