Gloriosa

Glorisoa “glory lily” or “Flame Lily” is a wonderful sight when in full bloom, striking yellow flowers flamed red or mahogany, they will climb by means of tendrils, Gloriosa are real statement plants. For indoor planting, they will need support, and require a warm temperature. Flowering July-August. Ht. 120-240 cms.

Planting Guide

Plant in soil based compost JI No.2 is also very good. Gloriosa need heat to develop the shoots & roots place in a conservatory or greenhouse, water sparingly at first, then water regularly and feed weekly when in growth, after flowering slow the watering down and then stop and allow to dry out, leave them in the pots in a warm place. In very warm areas they can be grown outdoors in summer but must be brought back inside they are tender plants.

Gloriosa are twining plants and will need support, they like a large deep pot. Gloriosa should only be planted a few centimeres deep if you are unsure which is the top plant the tubers horizontally. All parts of the plant espcially the tubers are poisonous and should never be eaten.