GLORIOSA superba 'Rothschildiana'

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 -