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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
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Architectural interest
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Good to know
Offsets may take 4-5 years to flower, seed-raised plants perhaps 7 years. -
Pests & Diseases
Slugs, lily viruses. -
Place of origin
Himalayas, northwestern Burma, southwestern China. -
White
Maroon stripes inside -
RacemesUp to 20 large flowers 15-20cm (6-8in) long
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Trumpet
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BorderSuitable for a shaded, sheltered border
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Woodland garden
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Fully hardy
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Height
1.5-4m (5-13ft) -
Spread
30cm (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 winter
Hardy 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) -
Scented flowersStrongly scented.
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Fertile moist well-drained soilHumus-rich.
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Neutral to acid soil
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Partial shade
Cool and sheltered site. Will not tolerate hot and dry conditions. -
Mature Size1.5-4m (5-13ft)
30cm (12in)
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