Gloriosa superba

Gloriosa Lily

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Common Name:

Gloriosa Lily

Plant Type:

Flower color:

Foliage color:

Green

Sun (From 0 to 5):

3

Water (From 0 to 5):

2

Maximum temperature:

30°C

Minimum temperature:

18°C

Maximum height:

220 cm

Maximum width:

35 cm

Gloriosa Lily (Gloriosa superba) - Description

Gloriosa superba. Exotic climber produces showy, long-lasting flowers. Recurved petals are brilliant red with yellow borders and centers. U.S. grown strain with larger bulbs than usually available, for more substantial flowers.

Gloriosa Lily (Gloriosa superba) - Blooming

Blooms brightly colored flowers.

Gloriosa Lily (Gloriosa superba) - Growth

Climbing, tuberous perennial. Glory Lilies do well in sun or filtered shade and will grow by tendrils to about 6 ft. In less hardy areas, grow Gloriosa in a temperate greenhouse or conservatory, or in pots.

Gloriosa Lily (Gloriosa superba) - Planting

Sow seeds when the temperatures reach between 65 and 75F. Separate tubers in spring for vegetative propagation.

Gloriosa Lily (Gloriosa superba) - Pest

Prone to aphids, athracnose and bulb rot.

Gloriosa Lily (Gloriosa superba) - Interesting facts

There is only one known species of Gloriosa, found in tropical Africa and India. Gloriosa is poisonous. Contact with the tubers can aggravate the skin.

Gloriosa Lily (Gloriosa superba) - Soil and irrigation

Plant requires light, spongy soil and should be watered during the plant's growth and bloom. Keep the tubers dry during the winter.