Gloriosa superba (Flame lily)
Michael's Opinion
A stunning but unusual vine/bulbous plant that can be grown as a pot plant in the more temperate regions.
Botanical Information
| Family | Colchicaceae |
| Genus | Gloriosa |
| Species | superba |
| Category | Bulbs, Tropicals |
| Type | Vine |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 8 - 10 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 7b - requires cool season protection under glass |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H2 - H5 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -9 - 4 |
| Temperature (°F) | 10 - 40 |
| Growth | Fast |
| Flowering Period | May, June, July, August, September |
Description and Growing Information
| Landscape | Works well as a potted plant. |
| Notable Specimens | The A.M. Cuddy Gardens, Strathroy, Ontario, Canada as a potted patio plant. |
| Habitat | Sunny, warm often in scrubland amongst shrub thickets. |
| Flower Description | Bright red, with yellow on the edges. |
Photographs
Photographed in Asembo Bay, Kenya in May.
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