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Gloriosa Lily

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Gloriosa suberba 'rothschiliana' (Gloriosa Lily)
Gloriosa suberba ‘rothschiliana’ – Gloriosa Lily

The Gloriosa Lily or ‘Gloriosa superba rothschildiana’ (picture right) is the national flower of Zimbabwe.

Growing from a tuber it makes a great climbing display and is commercially valuable as a cut flower.

Also known as the Flame Lily and Tiger Lily, it lives up to its name with red and yellow flowers which appear in summer.

Care

Gloriosa Lilies can be grown either planted in pots or grow them directly into the garden, provide with some support as they are a climber.

  • Find a warm sunny position.
  • Prepare a humus rich well drained soil by adding well rotted compost and cow manure.
  • Provide a climbing frame of some sort.
  • Plant tubers 8cm deep.
  • Alway the tubers on their side, not pointed upwards.
  • Water in with a liquid seaweed fertiliser.
  • Mulch over the area to help provide a cool moist root run.

Overwintering the Gloriosa Lily

The tuber actually dies once flowering is over, however before this it forms two new tubers, so life goes on.

Gloriosa do not like wet conditions so lift when dormant making sure not to disturb the growing tip at the end of the tuber. The tubers cam be stored in a cool dry position over winter. Wrap them in a little peat msos or coir peat to prevent them from drying completely.

However, remember to keep moist in the growing season.

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Gloriosa Lilies are available for sale from the following participating nurseries


White House Nursery
WHITE HOUSE NURSERY - Jess Exiner & Peter Harris
412 James Lane, Fern Hill VIC. 3458 - Phone 0419002651
Large range of Rare plants, Climbers, Bulbs, Perennials Fruit Trees, Ornamental Trees and Shrubs. Available both Retail and by Mail Order 
www.whitehousenursery.com.au
Garden Express
GARDEN EXPRESS - phone :1300 606 242
470 Monbulk-Silvan Road Monbulk VIC 3793
"Guaranteed mail order flowering bulbs, perennials, roses, trees, landscaping plants, garden accessories and community fundraising Austra lia-wide."
www.gardenexpress.com.au

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