LIFE CYCLE
Perennial
PLANT CHARACTERISTICS
lush foliage
GROWTH HABIT
Upright, clump-forming
BLOOM SEASON
Summer
FLAVOUR PROFILE
Ornamental
SUITABLE FOR
Outdoor
SEED TYPE
Open-pollinated
PLANT TYPE
Flowering Perennial
PLANTING SEASON
Spring
FRUIT SIZE
Not Applicable
PLANT HEIGHT
180–300 cm
LIGHT REQUIREMENT
Partial Shade
WATER NEEDS
Moderate to High
HARDINESS ZONES
6–9
CONTAINER GARDEN
No
PLANT SPACING
60–90 cm
PLANTING DEPTH
5–10 mm
GROWING CONDITIONS
well-drained soil
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes Cardiocrinum giganteum a popular ornamental plant?
What makes Cardiocrinum giganteum a popular ornamental plant?
Cardiocrinum giganteum, commonly known as the Giant Himalayan Lily, is admired for its impressive height, large heart-shaped foliage, and elegant trumpet-shaped blooms, making it a striking focal point in woodland and ornamental gardens.
Where can Cardiocrinum giganteum be grown?
Where can Cardiocrinum giganteum be grown?
It grows well in woodland gardens, shaded borders, cottage gardens, and partially shaded landscape beds with fertile, humus-rich, well-drained soil.
Do bees, butterflies, and other pollinators visit the flowers?
Do bees, butterflies, and other pollinators visit the flowers?
Yes, the fragrant blooms may attract bees, butterflies, and other beneficial pollinating insects during the flowering season.
Can Cardiocrinum giganteum be used as a feature plant in landscape designs?
Can Cardiocrinum giganteum be used as a feature plant in landscape designs?
Yes, its towering flower stems, bold foliage, and elegant blooms make it well suited as a specimen plant or focal point in woodland gardens, shaded borders, and naturalistic landscapes.
Does removing spent flower stalks help maintain the plant's appearance?
Does removing spent flower stalks help maintain the plant's appearance?
Yes, removing faded flower stalks helps keep the planting area tidy and supports healthy garden maintenance under suitable growing conditions.
Does Cardiocrinum giganteum provide long-lasting seasonal interest?
Does Cardiocrinum giganteum provide long-lasting seasonal interest?
Yes, healthy plants produce dramatic foliage followed by tall flowering stems with graceful trumpet-shaped blooms, adding lasting height, texture, and ornamental appeal to gardens throughout the growing season under suitable growing conditions.