Cardiocrinum giganteum yunnanense
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A bulbous perennial which does best in shadier conditions and moist soils. The leaves of this species are a mid-green with a bronze tint with an overall glossy sheen. These are clustered mainly at the lower end of the stem although a few smaller leaves are present up the stem. The flowers are borne on rigid thick stems which are deep mahogany-red in colour. Up to 20 flowers are held, 15 cms long and 10 cms wide, creamy white with the two lower petals heavily marked with a deep mahogany-red. The flowers have a strong sweet scent, especially on damp mornings.
Cardiocrinum giganteum yunnanense
cagiyu-E/6/23
Type: Bulbous perennial
Family: Liliaceae
Flower Colour: White
Flowering Season: Summer
Size: 152.5 cms to 300 cms high
Origin: Asia
Preferred Conditions: Moist soils
Preferred Aspect: Shade
Additional Feature: Foliage effect
Pot Size: 1 litre deep round
£9.50