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Cardiocrinum giganteum - Giant Himalayan lily

Cardiocrinum giganteum
Giant Himalayan lily, Giant lily

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The bulb, which I gave as a gift to a friend, had 4 promising leaves and simply disappeared... Why?

Cécile, 27/07/2021

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A beautiful perennial with clusters of lily-like white flowers.
Flower size
15 cm
Height at maturity
1.80 m
Spread at maturity
50 cm
Exposure
Partial shade, Shade
Hardiness
Hardy down to -15°C
Soil moisture
Moist soil
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Best planting time March to April
Recommended planting time February to May
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Description

Cardiocrinum giganteum is the famous giant Himalayan lily! In summer, it bears trumpet-shaped flowers carried by spectacular stems. The clusters boast up to twenty flowers measuring 15 to 20cm (6 to 8in) long. It blooms only once, self-seeds, and dies.

 

The bulbs we deliver will bloom within a year or two. Reserved for experts, this marvellous bulbous plant grows in rich and moist woodland, or in a shaded bed. 

Be careful of lily leaf beetles in spring. Scrupulously remove each beetle hiding under the plant's leaves.

Plant habit

Height at maturity 1.80 m
Spread at maturity 50 cm
Growth rate normal

Flowering

Flower colour two-tone
Flowering time July to August
Inflorescence Cluster
Flower size 15 cm
Fragrance Very fragrant, Lily.

Foliage

Foliage persistence Evergreen
Foliage colour medium green

Botanical data

Genus

Cardiocrinum

Species

giganteum

Family

Liliaceae

Other common names

Giant Himalayan lily, Giant lily

Origin

China

Product reference829431

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Planting and care

Plant the bulblets in autumn, just below the surface of well-drained deep soil. Plant in a shady exposure. Keep the soil moist during dry periods, but avoid any stagnant moisture. Cardiocrinum plants do not tolerate heat and drought well. Mulch annually with leaf compost, reinforced in winter with a thick layer of mulch. Hardy to cold, the bulbs can be left in the ground. Be aware that cardiocrinum is susceptible to lily beetles.

These lilies are semelparous: their exhausted bulb dies after flowering. However, their numerous bulblets allow for the perpetuation of their cultivation, but each bulblet will take at least 5 years to flower again. Therefore, you may not have a flowering every year.

The flowering of a semelparous plant, whether it is a cardiocrinum or agave, is by no means an exact science. It can happen quickly or take many years before seeing an inflorescence.

Planting period

Best planting time March to April
Recommended planting time February to May

Intended location

Suitable for Woodland edge, Undergrowth
Type of use Border, Free-standing
Hardiness Hardy down to -15°C (USDA zone 7b) Show map
Ease of cultivation Experienced
Exposure Partial shade, Shade
Soil pH Acidic, Neutral
Soil moisture Moist soil, Humus-bearing and lightweight.

Care

Pruning No pruning necessary
Soil moisture Moist soil
Overwinter Can be left in the ground
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