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Intermediate
skill rating |
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0.45m
max. spread |
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4m
max. height |
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2-5 years
to maturity |
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1 hour care
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Botanical name: Cardiocrinum giganteum
Other names: Giant Himalayan lily, Giant lily, Lilium gigantum
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Genus: Cardiocrinum
Species: C. giganteum - C. giganteum is a bulbous perennial with ovate, glossy, basal leaves and large, sceneted and trumpet shaped, white flowers with a deep throat.
Cardiocrinum giganteum is: Deciduous
Flower: Maroon, White in Summer
Foliage: Dark-green in Spring; Dark-green in Summer; Dark-green in Autumn
Fragrance: Flower
Habit: Clump-forming, Erect, Upright
Awards: RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
Cardiocrinum giganteum (Giant Himalayan lily) will reach a height of 4m and a spread of 0.45m after 2-5 years.
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Suggested uses: Beds and borders, Containers, Cottage/Informal, Flower Arranging, Low Maintenance
Cultivation: Plant bulbs just below the soil surface in autumn in a partially shaded, sheltered location in rich, moist but well-drained soil. Bulbs will take several years to reach maturity and die after flowering, leaving many offsets. Plant a few every year to crea
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Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types) |
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| Soil drainage: |
Boggy damp conditions, Moist but well-drained, Moisture-retentive |
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| Soil pH: |
Alkaline, Neutral |
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| Light: |
Partial Shade |
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| Aspect: |
South, West |
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| Exposure: |
Sheltered |
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| Hardiness: |
Hardy (H4), Tender in frost (H3) |
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