- Botanical name: Gloriosa superba 'Rothschildiana'
- Common name: Glory lily
- Family: Colchicaceae
- Plant Type: Conservatory
Pink
Green
- Key features:
- Flowers
The flame or glory lily, Gloriosa superba ‘Rothschildiana’, is a deciduous climber, bearing startling bright red flowers with recurved petals and protruding stamens, and flashy yellow margins. It’s the perfect choice for an exotic planting scheme, especially when allowed to climb through other plants. It’s also a popular conservatory plant.
In early spring plant the finger-like tubers 8cm deep in a pot, and maintain a temperature of 16oC. Provide support for the stems to climb up, be it a trellis or other shrubs. Water Gloriosa superba ‘Rothschildiana’ well and feed every fortnight in summer, but keep dry in winter.
How to grow Gloriosa 'Rothschildiana'
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Plant size
30cm height
2m spread
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Aspect
South facing, west facing
- Sun exposure: Dappled shade, full sun
- Hardiness: Tender
- Soil type: Well drained / light / sandy
- Plant care: Ideal for a bright conservatory
Plant calendar
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Plant does flower in August |
S
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O
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Plant does not flower in November |
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Gloriosa 'Rothschildiana' and wildlife
Gloriosa 'Rothschildiana' has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.
Is Gloriosa 'Rothschildiana' poisonous?
Gloriosa 'Rothschildiana' can be toxic.
Toxic to Cats
Toxic to Dogs
Toxic to Horses
No reported toxicity to Birds
No reported toxicity to Livestock
No reported toxicity to People
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