Cardiocrinum giganteum
Liliaceae
ORIGIN: Western China, Eastern Himalayas
USDA PLANT HARDINESS ZONE: 7-9
SOIL: Rich, moist, but well drained
EXPOSURE: Part Shade
GENERAL HABIT: Bulbous, herbaceous perennial herb. Can
tower up to 12-15 feet in height once it flowers. Considered
monocarpic with the main bulb dying once it flowers, but several
bulblets are left behind along with seed capsules filled with
seeds.
FOLIAGE: Chordate and large, similar to a Hosta leaf.
Medium-dark green, glabrous foliage.
FLOWER: Funnel shaped, cream white flowers with a central
red-purple blotch in the center. Deliciously perfumed.
COMMENTS:
Plants do best when started as a young bulb or seedling. Plant
bulbs shallowly and protect tender foliage from slugs.
Liliaceae
ORIGIN: Western China, Eastern Himalayas
USDA PLANT HARDINESS ZONE: 7-9
SOIL: Rich, moist, but well drained
EXPOSURE: Part Shade
GENERAL HABIT: Bulbous, herbaceous perennial herb. Can
tower up to 12-15 feet in height once it flowers. Considered
monocarpic with the main bulb dying once it flowers, but several
bulblets are left behind along with seed capsules filled with
seeds.
FOLIAGE: Chordate and large, similar to a Hosta leaf.
Medium-dark green, glabrous foliage.
FLOWER: Funnel shaped, cream white flowers with a central
red-purple blotch in the center. Deliciously perfumed.
COMMENTS:
Plants do best when started as a young bulb or seedling. Plant
bulbs shallowly and protect tender foliage from slugs.
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Cardiocrinums at UBC Botanic Gardens
Early May at the Rhododendron Species Foundation
