Cardiocrinum

These giant woodland lillies are rarely grown, and some of them have a reputation for being difficult. We have found them to be easy and permanent garden plants.

They are valuable for summer bloom and fragrance in the evening.

Grow in well-drained soil in light to moderate shade. After bloom, new shoots will develop to bloom in future years.

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Cardiocrinum cordatum

Cardiocrinum cordatum

Giant woodland lily from Japan with bold heart-shaped leaves, to 5' tall. Showy white lily flowers bloom in late summer, releasing a strong fragrance at night. Main bulb dies after bloom, leaving offsets for future bloom. This has become an indispens...
SKU: #210 3.5 inch pot  (1 ) $18.00

Cardiocrinum cordatum, red vein

Cardiocrinum cordatum, red vein

This variant differs from the species in having red or red-veined leaves in the spring, gradually turning green or green with red veins. Otherwise it is the same as the typical Cardiocrinum cordatum. USDA Zone 6-8. Grown in 3.5" pots....
SKU: #211 3.5 inch pot  (1 ) $20.00

Cardiocrinum giganteum

Cardiocrinum giganteum

This Himalayan native is said to be best in cool summer areas, but we succeeded here in southern Pennsylvania by planting against a north-facing wall. Ours bloomed at about 9 feet, but it takes a few years to get a plant that will be so large. The wh...
SKU: #213 3.5 inch pot  (1 ) $22.00
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