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Gloriosa lutea

Gloriosa lutea (also known as Gloriosa superba 'Lutea') is a striking, all-yellow climbing variety of the traditional flame lily featuring lemon-yellow, ruffled petals and prominent stamens.

Key Plant Details

Appearance: A tuberous deciduous climber growing 3 to 6 feet high with glossy green leaves ending in coiling tendrils that grip supports.

Flowers: Vibrant lemon-yellow blossoms with swept-back, wavy petals and forward-reaching stamens, blooming from summer into early autumn.

Care Requirements: Thrives in full sun or partial shade using rich, well-draining soil with regular moisture during the growing season. Tubers should be planted horizontally about 3 inches deep in the spring.

Toxicity: Highly toxic to humans and pets if ingested, and the sap can cause skin irritation

Gloriosa Carsonii

Gloriosa carsonii is an exotic, tuberous climbing vine featuring striking mahogany-purple and lemon-yellow reflexed petals.

Plant Overview

Flowers: Unique two-tone colors with wavy edges and forward-reaching stamens, blooming from summer to fall.

Growth: A fragile, tendril-climbing vine reaching 3 to 8 feet tall that requires a trellis, fence, or support wire.

Toxicity: Highly toxic to humans and pets; handle tubers and plant parts wearing gloves to prevent skin irritation.

Care and Cultivation

Light: Thrives in full sun to partial shade, ideally with protection from harsh afternoon heat.

Soil: Requires rich, organically amended, well-draining soil with medium moisture. Avoid overwatering, which rots the tubers.

Planting: Plant tubers horizontally or carefully tilted about 3 inches deep in spring after frost risk passes

Gloriosa Rothschildiana

Gloriosa rothschildiana (commonly known as the Flame Lily or Glory Lily) is a striking, fast-growing deciduous climber celebrated for its dramatic, exotic blooms. Though widely referred to as a lily, it actually belongs to the Colchicaceae family. Named in honour of Baron Rothschild, who introduced the flower to Europe from Africa, this tropical climber features unique wavy-edged crimson petals with brilliant yellow bases that reflex backward to reveal prominent, protruding stamens. [

Essential Plant Facts

Growth Habit: A vining climber reaching heights of 5 to 8 feet. It climbs effortlessly by using specialized tendrils located at the tips of its leaves to cling to lattices, trellises, or surrounding shrubs.
Bloom Time: Produces long-lasting flowers from late spring/summer through autumn. Sunlight intensifies the rich, flame-like coloration of the petals.

Zephyranthes Sulphurea

Gloriosa Pink usually refers to a pink-hued variety of the Gloriosa superba (climbing flame lily) or specific cultivars like Himalayan Select which feature bright pink and yellow-green ruffled petals.

Fast Facts

Plant Type: Vining, herbaceous tuberous perennial.

Flower Appearance: Distinctive reflexed (backward-bent) petals with wavy edges, shifting between rosy pink, red, and yellow-green accents.

Growth Habit: Climbs up to 5–8 feet using leaf-tip tendrils; requires a trellis, netting, or stakes for support.

Toxicity: Extremely toxic—every part of the plant contains colchicine and other alkaloids, so gloves are recommended when handling tubers.

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