GIANT HIMALAYAN LILY
Cardiocrinum giganteum
SKU: 156-010
Description
The LARGEST of all lilies, the Giant Himalayan Lily reaches over 3 meters tall! Native to woodland areas, it prefers part sun or part . Stems are very strong, up to 2" thick, with dinnerplate-sized leaves. Flowers are EXTREMELY Fragrant! Absolutely stunning!
Type: Hardy perennial
Height: Over 3 meters!
Hardiness zones: 7-11, possibly colder
Seeds per pack: 10 (previously 5)
Germination: Start these seeds right away to preserve viability, no matter the time of year. Sow the seeds just under the surface of a sterile seed-start mix, and water in. Then cover them with plastic and place in a fridge for 5-6 weeks. Be sure they stay moist. After the cold stratification period they are then brought back to room temperature for them to germinate. Germination is in 14-60 days after the warming period. If possible, the best location for sowing in March, April and May, is in cold frame or a cold greenhouse where they will receive the cold period and fluctuating temperatures naturally.
With this plant, it is beneficial to sow seeds over a couple of years, as individual plants are short-lived perennials. Successive sowing ensures that you will continue to have blooms, and can help form an established colony.
Description
The LARGEST of all lilies, the Giant Himalayan Lily reaches over 3 meters tall! Native to woodland areas, it prefers part sun or part . Stems are very strong, up to 2" thick, with dinnerplate-sized leaves. Flowers are EXTREMELY Fragrant! Absolutely stunning!
Type: Hardy perennial
Height: Over 3 meters!
Hardiness zones: 7-11, possibly colder
Seeds per pack: 10 (previously 5)
Germination: Start these seeds right away to preserve viability, no matter the time of year. Sow the seeds just under the surface of a sterile seed-start mix, and water in. Then cover them with plastic and place in a fridge for 5-6 weeks. Be sure they stay moist. After the cold stratification period they are then brought back to room temperature for them to germinate. Germination is in 14-60 days after the warming period. If possible, the best location for sowing in March, April and May, is in cold frame or a cold greenhouse where they will receive the cold period and fluctuating temperatures naturally.
With this plant, it is beneficial to sow seeds over a couple of years, as individual plants are short-lived perennials. Successive sowing ensures that you will continue to have blooms, and can help form an established colony.
