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. Max Height 1.5m to 4m. Max Spread 45cm. Flowers June to July. Shaded site. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Cardiocrinum giganteum
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.
Additional information
| Generic | Cardiocrinum |
|---|---|
| Species | giganteum |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Giant Lily |
| Flower Colour | white, maroon |
| Soil | Fertile |
| Aspect | Shaded site |
| Foliage | Herbaceous |
| Height | 1.5m, 4m |
| Family | Liliaceae |
| Spread | 45cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Erect |
| Fragrance | TRUE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | June, July |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
| Protection | Sheltered site |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Woodland |
| Toxicity | |
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