Cardiocrinum > Cardiocrinum giganteum > Cardiocrinum giganteum
Cardiocrinum giganteum
Giant Himalayan Lily, Giant Lily
Origin: Himalayas, India, Tibet, Pakistan, China and Burma.
| Family |
| Liliaceae |
| Genus |
| Cardiocrinum |
| Species |
| giganteum |
| Synonyms |
| Lilium giganteum himalaicum |
| USDA Hardiness Zone |
| 7 - 9 |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone |
| 7b - 8a |
| RHS Hardiness Zone |
| H6 - H3 |
| Temperature (°C) |
| (-15) - (-1) |
| Temperature (°F) |
| 5 - 30 |
| Height |
| 3.5 m |
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Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
| General Description |
| The largest of the lily species. An enormous plant, with its large, fragrant trumpet shaped flowers and heart shaped leaves, is a sight to behold. First discovered by Nathaniel Wallich in 1850. |
| Landscape |
| A spectacular focal point in lightly shaded exotic gardens and woodland borders. |
| Cultivation |
| It is very sensitive to hot, dry conditions, preferring moist, humus-rich conditions and partial shade to thrive. For a patient gardener since the first bloom does not appear for about 6 years. |
| Growth |
| Slow |
| Pests |
| Lily Beetle which damages the leaves and slugs. |
| Habitat |
| Wet forests. |
| Flower/Leaf Bud Description |
| Large oblong seed pods. |
| Leaf Description |
| Heart shaped originating from the base of the plant. |
| Flower Description |
| Large trumpet shaped flowers with a beautiful smell on 3-4 m stems. |
| Propagation |
| Bulb offsets and seeds. |
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