GLORIOSA superba 'Rothschildiana'

A tender climbing lily with spidery red flowers edged yellow

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Seeds £8.00 per packet

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Ready in 3 - 5 days

Normally 3 - 5 days

Orange
Red
Height - 2m (6½ft)
Climber - Some of these climbing plants will need trellis or wire supports if grown on walls or fences. Other grow aerial roots and are self-clinging - lance-shaped to oblong, glossy, bright-green leaves 5-8cm (2-3in) long which narrow to form tendrils.
Tuberous - perennial. Flowers are 5-10cm (2-4in) across and have 6 wavy-margined reflexed petals with long, protruding stamens.
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)
Full sun
Caution, toxic if eaten, may cause skin allergy or irritant - These plants are toxic if eaten and may also cause a skin allergy, rash, irritation to eyes and skin. - take care when handling tubers.
Additional Features - Exotic plants -
Pests & Diseases - aphids.
Place of origin - tropical areas of Africa and India.
Garden Location/Conditions - Greenhouse / conservatory - Not 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
Hardiness - Half hardy (down to 0) -
Seasonal Interest - Autumn -
Summer
Soil Conditions - Fertile well drained soil -