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Cardiocrinum giganteum

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By Highalp


Cardiocrinum giganteum

The giant lily, syn. Lilium giganteum the bulbs take 6-7 years to flower from seed. These plants are over six feet tall.



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My goodness ... well worth the wait! It's lovely and what a fabulous addition they would be to the back of a garden bed.

16 Jan, 2010

 

I agree worth the wait what a beauty.

16 Jan, 2010

 

Wonderful, this prefers light shade too doesn't it Highalp ? another for my wishlist.

17 Jan, 2010

 

Fantastic.

17 Jan, 2010

 

Fabulous plants - another of those that aren't easy but when you get it right, WOW!!!

17 Jan, 2010

 

Lovely and worth the patience

17 Jan, 2010

 

Many thanks to you all for your interest, and yes Simbad you are correct these lilies in common with most of the genus do prefer light shade as their natural habitat is on the edge of woodland.

17 Jan, 2010

 

That is just fabulous...gone on my faves, so I can remember it Highalp

17 Jan, 2010

 

A beautiful one. Very tropical effect.

17 Jan, 2010



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