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Cardiocrinum giganteum var. giganteum
Cardiocrinum giganteum v. giganteum
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Family:  Liliaceae
Hardiness:  To Zone 7a
Mature Size:  8'-14'
Exposure:  pt shade/shade
Bloom Time:  June-Jul
Moisture Needs:  rich and moist
Origin:  Himalayas
Price: $20.00
Pot Size: Large Band Pot

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Product Code: P0014
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Description
 
Giant Himalayan Lily. Outrageous Lily family member which can reach 14' high in flower with huge 10" long Easter Lily white flowers flushed purple in the throat. This has an intoxicating fragrance which rides on the breeze throughout the garden especially in the evening. Large green heart-shaped leaves evocative of a Hosta ever increasing in size until it is old enough to bloom which is usually around 7 years of age. Once it is old enough, it sends up this amazing flower stalk in spring culminating in flowers in the latter part of June. This requires so much energy that the main bulb dies but it usually makes several offsets to carry on in subsequent years. As a bonus, the dried flower stalk with its decorative seed pods makes for an arresting bit of indoor decor. Considering the time involved, the sheer magnificence coupled with the poetic finality, flowering is an event that demands a party with plenty of sparkling wine. It's a great excuse for a little justifiable bragging. Plant shallow in rich and moist soil. These are well-developed 3-4 year olds.