Overview
Cardiocrinum aff. giganteum from Nagaland, India is a columnar upright bulbs in the genus Cardiocrinum, part of the Liliaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Cardiocrinum aff. giganteum from Nagaland, India grows best in partial shade, and tolerates loam soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include architectural, cottage and informal garden and underplanting of roses and shrubs.
About
Cardiocrinum aff. giganteum from Nagaland, India is a cultivar of the Cardiocrinum genus, which comprises large bulbous perennials known for their heart-shaped leaves and trumpet-like flowers. This cultivar grows with a columnar upright habit and deciduous foliage, thriving best in partial shade with a sheltered aspect. It prefers moist but well-drained loam soils across a range of pH levels and is hardy to UK zone H5. Suitable for architectural and cottage gardens, it can also be used for underplanting roses and shrubs, with interest primarily in the spring season.
About the genus
Cardiocrinum is a genus of bulbous plants of the lily family first described in 1846. They are native to the Himalaya, China, the Russian Far East, and Japan. The bulbs are usually formed at the soil surface.
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Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Cardiocrinum
- Sunlight
- Partial shade
- Soil type
- Loam
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- North-facing, South-facing, East-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H5
Plant details
Cardiocrinum aff. giganteum from Nagaland, India size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Bulbs
- Habit
- Columnar upright
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Architectural, Cottage and informal garden, Underplanting of roses and shrubs
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Cardiocrinum aff. giganteum from Nagaland, India
- Propagation
- Seed, offsets after flowering
- Pest resistance
- Slugs
- Disease resistance
- Virus
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Cardiocrinum aff. giganteum from Nagaland, India?
Cardiocrinum aff. giganteum from Nagaland, India prefers partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Cardiocrinum aff. giganteum from Nagaland, India need?
Cardiocrinum aff. giganteum from Nagaland, India grows best in loam soil. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Cardiocrinum aff. giganteum from Nagaland, India hardy in the UK?
Cardiocrinum aff. giganteum from Nagaland, India has an RHS hardiness rating of H5, meaning it is hardy in most of the UK, tolerating -15 to -10°C.
How do I propagate Cardiocrinum aff. giganteum from Nagaland, India?
Seed, offsets after flowering.
More in the Cardiocrinum genus
- Cardiocrinum cordatumheart-shaped lily
- Cardiocrinum giganteumgiant Himalayan lily
- Cardiocrinum giganteum var. yunnanense
- Cardiocrinum cathayanum