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Gloriosa Lily

Gloriosa rothschildiana

$29.99
$29.99
per Bag of 3
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ZONES  2-10 | Good to grow! Zone

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.)

Gloriosa Lily

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Description

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.

Planting & Care

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.

Shipping

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 fall-planted bulbs are packaged to withstand shipping and are fully-guaranteed. Please open upon receipt and follow the instructions included.

Perennials and fall-planted bulbs are shipped at the proper planting time for your Growing Zone. Perennial and fall-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 at (802) 227-7200 or contact us by email or chat.

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key features

Advantages
  • Deer Resistant
  • Rabbit Resistant
  • Easy To Grow
  • Long Bloom Time
  • Cut Flowers
Light Requirements
  • Full Sun
  • Morning Sun & Afternoon Shade
Bloom Time
Mid summer until frost

Additional information

Planting Time
  • Spring / Summer
Soil Moisture
  • Average
Water Tolerance
Low-Water
Soil Type
  • Average Soil
  • Sandy Soil
  • Compost Enriched Garden Loam Soil
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.
Growing Zones
  • Zone 2
  • Zone 3
  • Zone 4
  • Zone 5
  • Zone 6
  • Zone 7
  • Zone 8
  • Zone 9
  • Zone 10
Hardiness Zone
  • Zone 8
  • Zone 9
  • Zone 10
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