Cardiocrinum giganteum var. yunnanense

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

No pruning required

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

May be susceptible to slugs

May be susceptible to lily viruses