Gloriosa 'Rothschildiana'
"Flame lily"
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Description
The truly glorious and extremely popular member of the Gloriosa superba lily family, the 'Rothschildiana' (or Flame lily), is part of the East African branch of this flower clan. The delicate lily flower with its generous brush strokes of bright red on a background of bright yellow, has petals which usually curl back as the flower drops its head and exposes green stamen with orange and green anthers. The Gloriosa lily is a climbing plant and can end up reaching close on 2 meters in height, but must be supported with a trellis against a wall, or given a safe climbing option like an obelisk if planted in the garden.
Gloriosa 'Rothschildiana' likes sunlight and ventilation but does need protection from the sun when it’s at its hottest.
Gracy knows
"The fragrance of Gloriosa superba 'Rothschildiana' flowers is often used in perfumes: The romantic, light and slightly sweet scent gives a warm and alluring tone!"
Key features
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Good for cutting
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Perfect for pots
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Suitable for indoors
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Climbing habit
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Comes back every year
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Thrives well in full sun
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RHS Award (AGM)
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Needs winter protection
Specs & details
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Botanical name
Gloriosa superba 'Rothschildiana'
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Flower colour
Yellow, red
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Bulb size
20/25 (king size)
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Established height
1.5-2m
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Established spread
30-50cm
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Leaf colour
Green
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Habit
Climbing
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Life cycle
Perennial
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Hardiness
Tender/Tropical
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Years to establish
1st year
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Sunlight
Full sun
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Position
Sheltered
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Suitable for
Indoors
Pots
Large containers
Borders
Exotic gardens -
Soil acidity
Any
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Soil moisture
Free draining
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Soil type
Loam
Sandy
Stony
Multipurpose compost
Loam-based compost -
RHS Award (AGM)
Yes
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Growing skill
Requires specific conditions
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Scented
No
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Pollinator-friendly
No
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Mouse resistant
No
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Rabbit resistant
No
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Deer resistant
No
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Toxicity
Skin/eyes irritant
Toxic if eaten
Plant calendar
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | June | July | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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- Planting
- Flowering
Useful information
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Orders placed before 1 March 2025
You can expect your order in Feb/March 2025Orders placed 1 March - 15 April 2025
You can expect your order in April 2025Orders placed 16 April - 15 May 2025
You can expect your order within 10 business days
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