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glory lily

Gloriosa superba

★ RHS AGM

Genus: Gloriosa
Family: Colchicaceae
Common Names: climbing lily, creeping lily, glory flower, Malabar glory lily, flame lily [2]

About this plant

G. superba is a climbing tuberous perennial to 2m, with lance-shaped bright green leaves tipped with tendrils. Flowers 10cm across, with reflexed, wavy-edged scarlet or yellow petals, and prominent stamens

Growing Information

Height

1.5-2.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

H1C

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

Loam

AcidAlkalineNeutral

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This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

West FacingSouth FacingEast Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Plant tubers 7-10cm (3-4in) deep in early spring in John Innes No 2 compost with added grit in full light. Water freely once in growth and apply a balanced liquid fertiliser every two weeks. Keep tubers dry in winter and pot on in late winter if tubers are very congested

Pruning

Cut down top growth as it dies back after flowering

Propagation

Propagate by seed at 19-24°C (66-75°F), or propagate by division by separate the finger-like tubers in spring

Pests

Prone to aphid damage

Diseases

Usually trouble free

Garden Uses

Uses

Patio Container

Planting Places

Conservatory

Season of Interest

SummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

1.5-2.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Clump Forming