Gloriosa rothschildiana (1 bulb) – A flamboyant and exotic vine! 🔥✨Submitted by Van Noort
Bring a touch of the tropics and drama to your garden with the Gloriosa rothschildiana , also known as the Flame Lily . This unique climbing plant produces flowers with wavy crimson-red petals with golden-yellow tips , reminiscent of flames dancing in the wind.
Its fast growth and elegant shape make it an ideal candidate for covering trellises, fences and pergolas . Flowering from June to October , it thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained soil . Not hardy , it is recommended to dig up the bulbs in the fall to protect them from frost.
🌱 Characteristics of the variety
📏 Height : Unlimited (climbing plant)
☀️ Exposure : Full sun to partial shade
🌡 Hardiness : Not hardy (dig up before winter)
🦌 Deer resistance : Yes
💧 Water requirements : Medium (well-drained soil)
📍 Ideal soil : Light, humus-rich and well-drained
📦 Quantity : 1 bulb
🌿 Planting and growing Gloriosa rothschildiana
🔹 When to plant?
🗓️ From March to May, after the last frosts.
🔹 Where to plant it?
✔️ In open ground : Ideal for climbing trellises, fences and pergolas.
✔️ In a pot : Perfect for terraces and balconies with a hanging support.
🔹 How to plant?
1️⃣ Plant 5 cm deep , spacing 10 cm apart.
2️⃣ Provide support (trellis, stake) to guide its growth.
3️⃣ Water lightly after planting , then moderately during flowering.
💡 Tip : Combine it with passion flowers and morning glories for a colorful and exotic green wall!
🌿 Maintenance of Gloriosa rothschildiana
💦 Watering : Moderate, let dry between two waterings.
🌱 Fertilizer : A supply of liquid fertilizer every two weeks will promote abundant flowering.
✂️ Pruning : Cut the stems after flowering to encourage regrowth.
❄️ Wintering :
✔️ Dig up the bulbs before winter and store them in a cool, dry place.
💡 Why choose Gloriosa rothschildiana?
✅ Spectacular flowers in flamboyant colors
✅ Ideal for climbing trellises and pergolas
✅ Easy to grow in pots or in open ground
✅ Deer resistant and fast growing
✨ Bring an explosion of exotic colors to your garden with the Gloriosa rothschildiana , offered by Van Noort! ✨
🌿 Pair it with passionflowers and morning glories for a lush, tropical garden! 😊
