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GLORIOSA superba 'Rothschildiana'
Commonly known as Climbing lily, Glory lily
A tender climbing lily with spidery red flowers edged yellow
Seeds
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Plant Details
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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Exotic plants
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Pests & Diseases
Aphids. -
Place of origin
Tropical areas of Africa and India. -
Orange
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Red
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Half hardy (down to 0)
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Height
2m (6½ft) -
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 greenhouse
Tolerant 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) -
Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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toxic if eaten
People and pets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents, notably dogs
Planting Tips and Care Advice
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Garden Location/Conditions
Greenhouse / 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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Soil Conditions
Fertile well drained soil
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Sun Requirements
Full sun
Gloriosa - Care Guide
