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Gloriosa rothschildiana are a climbing member
of the Lily family, which are natives of South Africa,
and are the national flower of Zimbabwe. The fast growing
vines can climb up to 8 feet on a fence or trellis.
Suitable for growing in pots and containers indoors
and out, houseplants or planted in the garden.
Blooming in mid-Summer, these strange and exotic looking
Lily-like flowers are 4-5 inches across. These wavy,
swept-back petals are crimson red, with a yellow base and
edged in bright yellow making the blossoms look like they're
on fire. They make an outstanding cut flower in
arrangements. Their ability to hold their form out of
water for a long time make them ideal for use in lae work
and out of water floral installations.
The vines grow from oddly-shaped, long tubers that sprout
and travel underground. They produce trailing stems
clothed with glossy, lush green, whorled leaves which are
tipped at the ends with tendrils to aid in climbing. All
parts of plant including root stock, are poisonous if
ingested.
Hardiness zones 7-11, (5ºC/40ºF, -15ºC/5ºF) in Winter.
They prefer night temperatures ranging from 60º to 70º
F and day temperatures at 75º F or higher with high
humidity. Plant in a mixture of two parts rich potting
soil, one part builders sand and one part peat moss. They
like moist and well-drained soil. Provide a sunny growing
area and water regularly.
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