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GLORIOSA superba 'Rothschildiana'
Commonly known as Climbing lily, Glory lily
A tender climbing lily with spidery red flowers edged yellow
Further Reading....
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Orange
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Red
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Height2m (6½ft)
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ClimberSome of these climbing plants will need trellis or wire supports if grown on walls or fences. Other grow aerial roots and are self-clingingLance-shaped to oblong, glossy, bright-green leaves 5-8cm (2-3in) long which narrow to form tendrils.
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TuberousPerennial. Flowers are 5-10cm (2-4in) across and have 6 wavy-margined reflexed petals with long, protruding stamens.
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Tender - cool or frost free greenhouseTolerant of low temperatures, but not surviving being frozen. Except in frost-free inner-city areas or coastal extremities requires glasshouse conditions. Plant can withstand temperatures down to 1°C (34°F)
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Full sun
GLORIOSA superba 'Rothschildiana'
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Additional FeaturesExotic plantsPests & DiseasesAphids.Place of originTropical areas of Africa and India.
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Garden Location/ConditionsGreenhouse / conservatoryNot the sort of plants to be grown outside where there are likely to be frosts. These plants need to be grown in a conservatory or cool greenhouse or at least brought inside for the winter
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HardinessHalf hardy (down to 0)
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Seasonal InterestAutumnSummer
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Soil ConditionsFertile well drained soil
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Toxic - Category B - CAUTIONToxic if eatenPeople and pets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents, notably dogs
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Gloriosa - Care Guide
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