I would like to add a Cardiocrinum giganteum (Giant Lily) to my lily garden/collection. Does anyone know where in the Vancouver area I can buy a bulb or two, and do you think growing this lily in Squamish is going to be a problem? All other lily plants I have are all doing very well. Thanks. PBR
Years ago, and I mean YEARS, I bought seedlings from UBC's plant centre at the Shop in the Garden. Had to wait forever, but the plants did bloom. I have a bunch of seeds collected last fall and kept in my cool basement. Don't know if they are still viable after dry storage like that (perhaps another member can answer that), but I'd be glad to send you seed. Send a private message with your mailing address.
Seed of Cardiocrinum giganteum are best fresh, but I would certainly try the seed from last fall. There were plants available in the Shop in the Garden here earlier in the year, but I think they are all sold now.
Gardens North offer seeds, but it takes a few years for them to reach flowering size. Thimble Farms probably lists it? Hardiness certainly won't be an issue, they're fully hardy even here in Norway.