Gloriosa Lily
Introduce the exotic beauty of the Gloriosa Lily, also known as the Fire Lily, to your garden. This tropical trailing vine, *Gloriosa superba 'Rothschildiana'*, features vibrant, flame-colored blooms that gracefully climb using twining tendrils. It thrives as a perennial in USDA Zones 8-10, making it an excellent choice for trellises or containers. Adaptable to various soil conditions, it can also be grown as an annual in cooler climates, with tubers stored indoors for winter. Handle tubers with care due to their toxicity.
$29.99
Owner Satisfaction
3.5
/ 5
Category Rank
3234
/ 3259
#3234 in Plant & Flower Bulbs
Price vs Category Average
+27%
Above average
Flower Size
34
/ -" flowers
Who it's for
- Exotic, Flame-Like Blooms
- Excellent Vertical Accent
- Long-Lasting Cut Flower
Who should skip it
- Significant Toxicity Risk
- Requires Winter Dormancy Care
- Requires Staking or Support
Key Specs
Flower Size
3-4" flowers
Mature Height
5-6' tall
Hardiness Zone
Zone 8, Zone 9, Zone 10
Planting Depth
2-3" deep, horizontally (laying flat)
Flower Bulb Size
15-20 cm
Native To
Africa
Light Requirement
Full Sun to Half Sun / Half Shade
Ships As
Bulb, Rhizome, Tuber
Features
- Stunning flame-colored tropical blooms
- Vibrant trailing vine with twining tendrils
- Blooms continuously from early summer to frost
- Deer, rabbit, and squirrel resistant
- Adaptable to various soil types
- Ideal for container planting
- Easy to grow and establish
What customers say
Customers adore the Gloriosa Lily's stunning, exotic appearance, calling the fiery red and yellow blooms breathtaking. Satisfaction is high when the plant thrives, leading to repeat business. However, a major theme is cultivation difficulty. Many report tubers failing to sprout, often due to confusion over planting orientation or vulnerability to rot from overly moist conditions. While shipping is timely, the plant demands specialized knowledge, frustrating novices. The value is high if it blooms spectacularly, but low if the tuber fails. It is viewed as a high risk, high reward item best suited for experienced gardeners.
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