Duo of Gloriosa superba - Glory lily

The Duo Gloriosa offers a spectacular combination of colours and shapes in the summer. The Gloriosa superba 'Rothschildiana', with its bright red flowers edged in yellow, and the Gloriosa lutea 'Lutea', with its bright lemon shades, express the beauty of climbing lilies. These deciduous plants bloom in the summer, bringing a tropical touch to any setting. Their lush, glossy green foliage serves as a backdrop to their exotic flowers. These climbing plants thrive in rich, well-drained soil. They are suited for outdoor cultivation in very mild climates. Elsewhere, they are planted in pots to be overwintered in a conservatory.

The duo consists of:

x 1 Gloriosa superba 'Rothschildiana': This variety stands out with its uniquely vibrant red flowers with yellow edges. Its vegetation can climb up to 2m (7ft).

x 1 Gloriosa lutea 'Lutea': This plant offers bright lemon-yellow flowers, slightly smaller than those of the 'Rothschildiana', but equally spectacular. Slightly more compact than the previous variety, it reaches a height of between 1.50m (5ft) and 1.60m (5ft).

Labelled separately.

These Gloriosa lilies are planted in the spring in rich, light, well-drained soil, most often in pots. Their stump does not tolerate freezing temperatures well, and will be destroyed below -4°C (24.8°F). They thrive in direct sunlight or partial shade. Leave about 20 to 30 cm (8 to 12in) between each tuber. It should be laid flat and covered with 5 cm (2in) of soil. The flowering will be more abundant if you curve each vine by winding it around its support.

Make your Gloriosa climb on a small structure, in a pot or in the ground. In the garden, you can surround them with ferns for their contrasting foliage, daylilies with yellow, orange or red flowers, and hostas for their large leaves, creating an exotic and lush setting.