Gloriosa Lutea Seeds (Yellow Glory Lily Seeds)

Gloriosa lutea is a native to tropical Africa and Asia. This yellow Gloriosa lily is difficult to find and is a delightful perennial for warm weather gardeners. Known for their ability to grow many feet in a single season, these vines are outstanding for covering lattice or growing through other plants, up to 5-8 feet tall. Gloriosa lutea is a splendid climbing vine that produces 12 or more Lily-like flashy lemon yellow flowers of exceptional beauty. Also suitable for container gardening and they make an outstanding cut flower in arrangements having a long vase life. The foliage is glossy, bright green and oval with tips that often form tendrils. The vines grow from oddly-shaped, long tubers that sprout and travel underground. Hardiness zones 8-11, (5§C/40§F, -10§C/15§F) in Winter. They prefer night temperatures ranging from 60§ to 70§ F and day temperatures at 75§ 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. In temperate climats it's best to lift the bulbs for Winter.