Cardiocrinum giganteum "red veined"

[James R.]

Here is my Cardiocrinum giganteum "red veined" it has put on a lot of growth this week.

[Lori S.]

What a beautiful plant!  Is it of an age to bloom yet?

[James R.]

It is old enough, but I dont think it will bloom this year maybe next year. I just hope it sets bulblets after it flowers.

[Hoy]

Very magnificent leaves on that Cardiocrinium, James! I have had Cardiocriniums several times and for some years I managed to get flowers every year for a couple years too but the slugs are especially fond of these plants too and they were ultimately devoured by the gastropods.
Last year I had two plants left that barely managed to unfurl one leaf before they disappeared.

[cohan]

Fantaastic leaves! Do they maintain this marking as they mature?

[James R.]

The main veins do keep the red color but the best color is in the spring and that works for me since later I have a lot more to look at.

[cohan]

I know what you mean-- it has occurred to me that I almost only want to plant early flowering plants, since by mid-summer there are so many wildflowers around, I don't care that much about the garden...lol