Cardiocrinum giganteum in bloom!



13feet 9 inches!

Cardiocrinum giganteum, the Giant Himalayan Lily has finally started to bloom this week at the Rhododendron Species Botanical Garden. The tallest one measured 13 feet 9 inches, which means it grew 1 foot since last week. The flowers come out in light green , and eventually fade to pure white. They are very fragrant, like most of lilies are. They do not like heat and sun exposure though.

In our Blue Poppy Meadow, we have 10 of Cardiocrinum giganteum in bloom, and 4 of Cardiocrinum giganteum var. yunnanense just starting to bloom. Total of 14 giant lilies in bloom...that's not something you can see everyday. If you are in the Puget Sound area, I strongly recommend to visit the garden in next two weeks or so. Who would have thought lilies could grow that tall!!

ガーデンで、ヒマラヤの巨大ユリがついに咲き出しました。一番背が高いのを計測したところ、なんと4.2メートル！一週間で30cm成長してる。花は、最初は薄緑のような色だけど、次第に真っ白へと変わります。他のユリのように強い香りがあるけれど、このユリは直射日光や高温を嫌います。

ガーデンでは、今2種類の巨大ユリが咲いています。ヒマラヤ産のと中国産のとをあわせると、計14本です。中国原産の巨大ユリは、ヒマラヤのよりも開花が遅いです。花が咲いたら写真を撮って違いをのせます～。