Propagation: cardiocrinum giganteum

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    I have a seed pod of cardiocrinum ( Himalayan Lily) and wonder what is the best way to propogate it.
     
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    Silver surfer Generous Contributor 10 Years

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    With extreme patience! They will take 7 years from seed to flowering size bulb. Good luck...they are well worth the wait.
     
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    Thanks, I figure that 7 years will go by anyway, so I might as well plant some!
     
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    I wonder if you'd know what to do with the little seeds? Should I plant them in soil and when?
    Where might I find more info?
     
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    thank you!
     
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    I have had good success growing Cardiocrinum from seed. I planted the seed in #4 mix covering the seed with fine grit. After placing them in my cold frame, they germinated the following spring. Last year the first one bloomed(6 yrs.)
     

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