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Like a flash of firelight, Gloriosa Lily (Gloriosa rothschildiana or commonly, Flame Lily or Fire Lily) is an eye-catching climbing tender perennial that bears unusual rich-toned red flowers, with penciled yellow edges and swept back petals. Spice up a boring wall or trellis with Gloriosa! (Note: All parts of the plant are poisonous.)
Zones
2 - 10
Advantages
Deer Resistant
Extended Bloom Time (more than 4 weeks)
Easy To Grow
Good For Cut Flowers
Rabbit Resistant
Light Requirements
Full Sun
Morning Sun & Afternoon Shade
Water Tolerance
Low-Water
Mature Spread
60-72" tall (5-6 feet)
Bulb Spacing
1 tuber per sq. ft.
Bloom Time
Mid summer until frost
Shipping Details
Now shipping to zone 10. Other zones shipping soon. Learn More…
Item Package Size
Bag of 3
SKU
HC017255
USDA Hardiness Planting Zones
To determine if a plant is sufficiently cold hardy, the USDA created numbered zones indicating winter low
temperatures; the lower the zone number the colder the winter.
If the coldest winter temperature expected in your area is -15°F (zone 5) then any plants rated zones 3-5 will
survive the winter temperatures in your area.
If you live in very warm winter areas (zones 9-11) plants with zones 3-4 ratings are not recommended. The lack
of freezing winter temperatures do not provide a time for winter dormancy (rest).
Gloriosa Lily (Gloriosa rothschildiana) is a standout vining perennial that bears unique exotic 4-5" flowers in shades of red and yellow. Also known as Flame Lily or Fire Lily, it grows 5-8 feet in a season, and is lightweight and easy to train up a wall or trellis with light supports. Plant in a sun to part shade location (6-8 hours of sun per day) in compost enriched, well-drained soil. Avoid intense afternoon sun if possible. Plant Gloriosa Lily 2-3" away from your trellis. Keep the soil evenly moist until shoots appear 2-3 weeks after planting, then reduce watering to once or twice per week, whenever it feels dry an inch below the surface. Tie the vine as it begins to grow up the trellis, just to get them started. Fertilize regularly during the growing season and enjoy a summer filled with tropical flowers! 5-8 ft. tall x 2-3 ft. wide. Note: All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested. Toxic to squirrels, dogs, cats and horses.
More Information
SKU
HC017255
Common Name
Gloriosa Lily, Fire Lily
Botanical Name
Gloriosa rothschildiana
Item Package Size
Bag of 3
Flower Color
Pink, Yellow
Light Requirements
Full Sun, Morning Sun & Afternoon Shade
Bloom Time
Mid summer until frost
Mature Height
60-72" tall (5-6 feet)
Bulb Spacing
1 tuber per sq. ft.
Flower Bulb Size
15-20 cm
Planting Depth
Plant tubers horizontally (laying flat) 2" to 3" below the surface.
Soil Type
Average Soil, Sandy Soil, Compost Enriched Garden Loam Soil
Deer Resistant, Extended Bloom Time (more than 4 weeks), Easy To Grow, Good For Cut Flowers, Rabbit Resistant
Additional Information
Perennial in zones 8-10. Annual in zones 3-7.
Zones
2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
Ships As
Bulb, Rhizome, Tuber
Poisonous or Toxic to Animals
Yes
Planting Time
Spring / Summer
Ships To Canada
No
Planting Guides
Summer Blooming Bulbs, including popular varieties such as gladiolus and dahlias, are planted in the spring and bloom in the summer. Most of these bulbs are tropical and require warm weather to be planted. There must not be any danger of frost and your ground temperature must have reached 55 degrees Fahrenheit before planting. Many
of our summer blooming bulbs can be planted as perennials in zones 9-10 (zone 8 if mulched), but should be treated as annuals in cooler climates. You can lift them and store them in the fall, or bring patio pots inside before frost. See page 15 of our Planting Guide for a bulb depth planting illustration.
View more Planting Guides, or download our complete Planting Guide for tips on caring for your plants when you receive your order, as well as planting instructions for Perennials, Spring-Planted Bulbs, Fall-Planted Bulbs, Cacti & Succulents, Xeric Plants and more.
Shipping
Zone
Shipping Status
Zone 2
Shipping begins the week of May 15th, 2023
Zone 3
Shipping begins the week of May 15th, 2023
Zone 4
Shipping begins the week of May 15th, 2023
Zone 5
Shipping begins the week of May 1st, 2023
Zone 6
Shipping begins the week of April 17th, 2023
Zone 7
Shipping begins the week of April 3rd, 2023
Zone 8
Shipping begins the week of April 3rd, 2023
Zone 9
Shipping begins the week of April 3rd, 2023
Zone 10
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As soon as your order is placed you will receive a confirmation email. You will receive a second email the day your order ships telling you how it has been sent. Some perennials are shipped as potted plants, some as perennial roots packed in peat. The ‘Plant Information’ section describes how that item will ship. All perennials and spring-planted bulbs are packaged to withstand shipping and are fully-guaranteed. Please open upon receipt and follow the instructions included.
Perennials and spring-planted bulbs are shipped at the proper planting time for your hardiness zone. Perennial and spring-planted bulb orders will arrive separately from seeds. If your order requires more than one shipment and all items are shipping to the same address, there is no additional shipping charge. See our shipping information page for approximate ship dates and more detailed information. If you have any questions, please call Customer Service toll-free at (800) 925-9387 or contact us by email.
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 is an eye-catching climbing tender perennial that bears unusual rich-toned red flowers, with penciled yellow edges and swept back petals. Spice up a boring wall or trellis with Gloriosa! (Note: All parts of the plant are poisonous.))
