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Seeds of Giant Himalayan Lily Cardiocrinum giganteum 50 pcs Mature Bulbous Perennial with White Flowers for Sowing and Mass Cultivation

Seeds of Giant Himalayan Lily Cardiocrinum giganteum 50 pcs Mature Bulbous Perennial with White Flowers for Sowing and Mass Cultivation

Fifty quality seeds of the tallest known lily in the world for establishing your own collector's collection. Suitable for advanced growers and hobby nurseries. Full description
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Seeds of Giant Himalayan Lily Cardiocrinum giganteum 50 pcs Mature Bulbous Perennial with White Flowers for Sowing and Mass Cultivation

The economical pack of 50 seeds of the species Cardiocrinum giganteum is an ideal choice for growers planning larger cultivation projects with this rare bulb or wishing to verify germination on a larger scale. The species, classified among the tallest representatives of the lily family, occurs naturally in the misty mountain forests of the Himalayas and surrounding countries of Southeast Asia, where it forms part of humid understorey vegetation. The main ornamental features of the plant are robust upright stems with dozens of tubular flowers in creamy white colour and contrasting reddish-brown spots in the throat, which cover mature specimens in an impressive racemose composition. From the rich base also arise large heart-shaped dark green leaves, enhancing the majestic appearance of the whole plant. For growers, the larger pack also represents a reserve for multiple annual sowing trials.

Product Features:

  • Botanical Identification: Cardiocrinum giganteum, giant cardiocrinum
  • Pack Size: 50 seeds, economical pack
  • Habitat: mountain forests of the Himalayas, Bhutan, southern China and northeastern India
  • Botanical Family: Liliaceae (lilies)
  • Plant Character: monocarpic bulbous perennial with slow development
  • Leaves: large heart-shaped, deep green, forming a basal rosette
  • Flowers: tubular white with reddish-brown veins in the throat, intensely fragrant
  • Inflorescence: robust racemose with dozens of flowers
  • Height of Mature Plant: up to 3 metres at maturity
  • Flowering Period: summer months in fully mature plants
  • Recommended Germination Temperature: cold stratification, germinates at 5–15 °C
  • Germination Time: approximately 6 months to 2 years
  • Pre-sowing Treatment: long-term cold stratification over winter
  • Sowing Depth: surface sowing or up to 0.5 cm
  • Substrate: humus leaf mix with perlite
  • Location: partial shade to shade, moist environment
  • Watering: regular, the plant requires constant moisture of the substrate
  • Frost Resistance: fully frost-resistant, ideal for outdoor cultivation
  • Growth Rate: exceptionally slow, flowering usually after 5–7 years
  • Suitable Uses: forest nooks, shady borders, ecological gardens, collector's plantings
  • Target Group: collectors of bulbous plants, lovers of Asian flora, hobby nurserymen

Contents of the Package:

  • 50 seeds of Cardiocrinum giganteum

Bulk packaging is particularly welcomed by growers who wish to gradually cultivate a larger colony of this stunning bulb and compensate for the long development time with a greater number of young seedlings. For successful germination, it is essential to respect the natural cycle of the plant – seeds require cold stratification for several months, ideally naturally over winter in an outdoor location. After germination, the plants grow very slowly in the first year and gradually develop a strong bulb, from which an impressive flowering stem will emerge after a few years. One of the most striking characteristics of the species is its monocarpic nature – the mother bulb dies after flowering but leaves bulblets in the soil, ensuring the continuation of cultivation in subsequent generations. For successful long-term cultivation, the plant must be provided with partial shade in forest undergrowth with stable moisture, thereby mimicking its natural habitat. This pack of 50 seeds of Cardiocrinum giganteum is therefore an excellent choice for serious growers planning systematic work with this exceptional plant on a large scale.

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