Cardiocrinum giganteum
giant himalayan lily bulb
- Position: partial shade
- Soil: humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil
- Rate of growth: average
- Flowering period: June to August
- Hardiness: fully hardy
- Bulb size: 20+
A truly spectacular plant, which produces glorious trumpet-like flowers on stems up to three metres tall. It originates from forest floors in China so will thrive in moist, semi-shaded positions. The stately flower-spikes bear glowing, 15cm long lily-like, creamy-white blooms that have a claret stain in the throat. These are held above the green foliage which often has a bronze/purple tinge. A showstopper.
Please note that these bulbs are flowering size, so they will typically bloom in their first year. Unfortunately however, we are not able to guarantee this. - Garden care: Plant bulbs in autumn just below the soil surface. Top-dress annually with leaf mould and provide a deep winter mulch.
- Humans/Pets: Ornamental bulbs - not to be eaten