John Fielding Cardiocrinum var. yunnanense
A bulbous perennial with basal rosettes of large, glossy, purple-green leaves to 45cm long. Smaller leaves are produced on the 3m tall, purple flower stems. In summer up to 20 trumpet-shaped, strongly-scented flowers are produced; the petals are white with a green flush and maroon stripes within
2.5-4 metres
0.1-0.5 metres
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Plant bulbs just below the soil surface in autumn, in a cool, partially shaded, sheltered site in deep, fertile, humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil. Water freely in dry conditions and apply a balanced liquid fertiliser 2-3 times when in growth. Topdress annually with leaf mould. Provide a deep winter mulch
Propagate by seed sown in deep trays in a cool, shaded bulb frame as soon as ripe. Remove offsets after flowering. Offsets may take 4-5 years to flower; seed raised plants take 7 years or more
No pruning required
May be susceptible to slugs
May be susceptible to lily viruses