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CARDIOCRINUM GIGANTEUM | GREAT HIMALAYAN LILY
Plant Specific Instructions (Read “Seed Guide” as well): The seed is sown all year round. Sow seeds into fertile, humus rich soil with a pH between 6-8. The germination period of the seeds is very long as it ranges from one to two years, but it can be shortened by using a 60 day cold stratification at approx. 41°F (5°C). After the end of stratification the seeds are planted on the surface and then covered with 3 mm layers of sand. Keep moist and place in a bright area with a temperature of 68°F (20°C).
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Uses: Woodland garden, Partly shaded areas of the border, Sun dappled areas shaded by large trees.
Botanical Name: Cardiocrinum giganteum
Common Name: Great Himalayan Lily
Type: Perennial
Flower Color: Nodding, fragrant, trumpet-shaped, lily-like, white flowers up to 8 in long (20 cm) with a greenish tinge on the outer petals, each with purple adaxial streaking. Each raceme has up to 20 flowers. Showy, decorative seed capsules to 2.5 in. long.
Foliage: Glossy hosta-like, medium to dark green leaves 12-15 in. long (30-38 cm)
Flowering Season: Summer to Fall
Plant Height: 7 - 9 ft ( 213-274 cm )
Plant Spread: 2 - 3 ft ( 60-91 cm)
Light Requirements: Partial Shade
USDA Zones: 7-9
Water Requirements: Moist
Soil Requirements: Well-drained, deep, fertile, humus, organically rich