GLORIOSA superba 'Rothschildiana'

Commonly known as Climbing lily, Glory lily

A tender climbing lily with spidery red flowers edged yellow
Further Reading....
  • 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

GLORIOSA superba 'Rothschildiana'

 
Seeds £8.00 per packet 
  • 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
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