Description

Cardiocrinum giganteum

The Giant Lily

A choice bulbous perennial with rosettes of large glossy, dark green leaves. The flower stem bears up to twenty trumpet-shaped, strongly scented, white flowers with maroon stripes inside. The bulb takes several years to flower, then dies leaving offsets.

Native to Himalayas.

Max Height 3m. Max Spread 50cm.

Flowers June to July.

Shaded site.

Hardy.

Germination tips:
Needs cold stratification.
Sow in sandy soil mix
Sow on their side under fine covering of soil.