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Gloriosa superba


Flame lily




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A stunning but unusual vine/bulbous plant that can be grown as a pot plant in the more temperate regions.



Michael Pascoe, NDP., ODH., CLT., MSc. (Plant Conservation)

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Family
Colchicaceae
Genus
Gloriosa
Species
superba
Category
Bulbs, Tropicals
Type
Vine
USDA Hardiness Zone
8 - 10
Canadian Hardiness Zone
7b - requires cool season protection under glass
RHS Hardiness Zone
H2 - H5
Temperature (°C)
-9 - 4
Temperature (°F)
10 - 40
Photographs
Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
MayJuneJulyAugustSeptember
Landscape
Works well as a potted plant.
Growth
Fast
Habitat
Sunny, warm often in scrubland amongst shrub thickets.
Flower Description
Bright red, with yellow on the edges.
Notable Specimens
The A.M. Cuddy Gardens, Strathroy, Ontario, Canada as a potted patio plant.
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