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Gloriosa superba Rothschildiana - Glory Lily

Gloriosa superba var. rothschildiana
Glory Lily

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One of the lilies has grown very well and has bloomed wonderfully. Unfortunately, only one out of the 3 did. However, I still have hope to see them grow and bloom next season.

Dominique , 29/09/2024

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Rare climbing vine, with fast growth and large red flowers with a yellow heart.
Flower size
10 cm
Height at maturity
2 m
Spread at maturity
40 cm
Exposure
Sun
Hardiness
Hardy down to -4°C
Soil moisture
Moist soil
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Best planting time April to May
Recommended planting time March to May
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Flowering time June to August
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Description

Gloriosa superba 'Rothschildiana', or glory lily, is a rare climbing bulbous plant with undulating red flowers with a yellow heart.

Also known as the Malabar lily, this tender plant develops a small voluble liana about 2m (7ft) tall with dark green, lance-shaped, glossy foliage. From June to August, the large 10cm (4in) long flowers, whose colour changes from green to yellow and red, appear with a unique shape reminiscent of that of a lily. The narrow and undulating petals curl backward. The long yellow filaments and prominent pistil emerge from the centre of the flowers. The flowering will be more abundant if you bend the liana by winding it around its support.

Gloriosa 'Rothschildiana' is sensitive to frost and therefore is cultivated in a well-drained pot, in good soil. Being a tropical plant, it requires a lot of heat and good humidity.

Be careful! It is toxic if ingested!

For an exotic effect, plant it in a terracotta pot or place your pot in a rattan or bamboo cachepot.

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Gloriosa superba Rothschildiana - Glory Lily (Plant habit) Plant habit

Plant habit

Height at maturity 2 m
Spread at maturity 40 cm
Growth rate fast

Flowering

Flower colour two-tone
Flowering time June to August
Flower size 10 cm
Good for cut flowers Cut flower blooms

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour green

Safety measures

Potential risks Plant may be toxic if swallowed

Botanical data

Genus

Gloriosa

Species

superba var. rothschildiana

Family

Liliaceae

Other common names

Glory Lily

Origin

South Africa

Product reference51731

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Planting and care

Plant from March to May, with the bulb flat in a 20cm (8in) pot, covered with 5cm (2in) of soil, alone or preferably in pairs, head to toe. Water regularly and keep at a temperature above 12° (53.6°F). Apply fertiliser once a week, as gloriosa is a hungry plant. You can take the pot outdoors from June onwards. Curl the liana by winding it around its support, as this will stimulate flowering. At the end of the flowering period, stop watering and store until the following spring. You can also plant it directly in the ground, but only after the last frost, in a sheltered and sunny location with moist soil. Don't forget to dig up and store the bulbs in early autumn, placing them in a crate covered with turf.

Planting period

Best planting time April to May
Recommended planting time March to May
Type of support Arch, Pergola, Trellis

Intended location

Suitable for Meadow
Type of use Container, Greenhouse, Conservatory
Hardiness Hardy down to -4°C (USDA zone 9b) Show map
Ease of cultivation Experienced
Exposure Sun
Soil pH Neutral, Any
Soil moisture Moist soil, well-drained and loose

Care

Pruning No pruning necessary
Soil moisture Moist soil
Disease resistance Good
Overwinter Needs to be stored
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