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Gloriosa superba
Flame lily
Mike's
Opinion
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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 |
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Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
| 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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