Cardiocrinum giganteum
By Highalp
16 Jan, 2010
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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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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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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