Gloriosa superba & cvs
GLORY LILY, RHODESIAN FLAME LILY
Liliaceae-Colchicaceae

 
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Plant type: deciduous tendril climber or corm

Hardiness zones: 10-13

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to dappled light

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, sand, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: moderate wind
2m
Plant habit
 
2m

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Origins: Tropical Africa, India-Subcontinent

Other Botanical Names: Gloriosa rothschildiana, G. speciosa

Other Common Names: Climbing Lily

 
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Gloriosa superba & cvs
GLORY LILY, RHODESIAN FLAME LILY
Liliaceae-Colchicaceae

 

  Plant type: deciduous tendril climber or corm

Hardiness zones: 10-13

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to dappled light

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, sand, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: moderate wind
2m
Plant habit
 
2m

FEATURES

Flowers: red & yellow

Flowering Time: early summer to late autumn


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits tropical, oriental, coastal & cottage designs

Uses: pot, groundcovers, trellis

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average

Animals: deer resistant



HAZARDS

Weed Potential: yes






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