Gloriosa carsonii (Gloriosa Lily)
Climbing Lily, Flame Lily, Glory Lily, Fire Lily, Gloriosa Lily, Superb Lily, Creeping Lily, Gloriosa superba 'carsonii'
Incredibly beautiful, Gloriosa
- Grows up to 3-4 ft.
high and wide (90-120 cm). - Thrives in full sun or partial shade in rich, well-drained soil that retains its moisture.
- Plant your
Gloriosa tubers 3 in.( 7 cm) deep and 12 in.apart (30 cm) in early spring after last frost date. Shoots will emerge two to six weeks after planting. For best effect, provide an upright structure for the emerging stems to grasp. - Cut down
top growth as it dies back after flowering. - If you live in a cool area (hardiness zones 3-7) and want to save your bulbs, you may lift and clean the tubers planted in the garden for winter storage at a cool room temperature (60° F to 70° F). Bulbs in pots may be stored indoors right in their pots, ready for use the next summer.
- All parts of the plant are poisonous – however they seldom pose a threat to pets or children as they taste so incredibly foul. On the bright side, this means they are generally impervious to garden pests such as deer and squirrels. Even so, in some areas, squirrels have become so aggressive that they may dig up the tubers before rejecting them as a snack. To counter such foragers, simply replant the tubers or position rocks over the planting site until the plants get established.
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Requirements
Hardiness | 8
– 10 |
---|---|
Heat Zones | 7
– 11 |
Plant Type | Bulbs, Climbers |
Plant Family | Gloriosa |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest |
Spring (Late) Summer (Early,Mid,Late) Fall |
Height | 3' – 4' (90cm – 120cm) |
Spread | 3' – 4' (90cm – 120cm) |
Spacing | 12" (30cm) |
Depth | 3" (7cm) |
Water Needs | Average |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Loam |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Showy |
Tolerance | Deer, Rabbit |
Garden Uses | Arbors, Pergolas, Trellises, Patio and Containers, Wall-Side Borders |
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While every effort has been made to describe these plants accurately, please keep in mind that height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates. The description of these plants has been written based on numerous outside resources.
Requirements
Hardiness | 8
– 10 |
---|---|
Heat Zones | 7
– 11 |
Plant Type | Bulbs, Climbers |
Plant Family | Gloriosa |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest |
Spring (Late) Summer (Early,Mid,Late) Fall |
Height | 3' – 4' (90cm – 120cm) |
Spread | 3' – 4' (90cm – 120cm) |
Spacing | 12" (30cm) |
Depth | 3" (7cm) |
Water Needs | Average |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Loam |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Showy |
Tolerance | Deer, Rabbit |
Garden Uses | Arbors, Pergolas, Trellises, Patio and Containers, Wall-Side Borders |