Gloriosa Rothschildiana Flame Lily Bulbs

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Pot Size Pot Diameter Pot Height
6cm 6cm 5.5cm
9cm 9cm 8.5cm
1 Litre 13cm 11cm
2 Litre 17cm 13cm
3 Litre 19cm 15cm
4 Litre 20cm 17cm
5 Litre 23cm 19cm
7 Litre 25cm 20cm

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  • Gloriosa Rothschildiana, commonly known as the Flame Lily, is an exotic and dramatic summer-flowering climber prized for its striking, flame-like blooms. The unusual flowers feature bold red petals edged with bright yellow, which curl back as they open, creating a truly eye-catching display. Flowering from mid to late summer, this plant brings a strong tropical feel to gardens, patios and conservatories.

  • This vigorous but elegant plant produces slender climbing stems that can be trained up trellis, canes or obelisks, making it ideal for containers, sheltered borders and glasshouse growing. Despite its exotic appearance, Gloriosa is straightforward to grow in the right conditions and rewards gardeners with a succession of spectacular blooms throughout the season.

  • Gloriosa Rothschildiana is a tender perennial and must be protected from frost. When grown in pots, it can easily be moved indoors or into a frost-free space over winter. With warmth, light and support, it delivers one of the most dramatic floral displays available from summer bulbs.

    • Plant genus Gloriosa

    Common Name Flame Lily

    Plant type Flower Bulb

    Foliage type Bulbous, Perennial

    Hardiness Tender

    Soil acidity Neutral

    Planting aspect South Facing, East Facing, West Facing, Partial Shade or Sun

    Flower colour Red, Yellow

    Leaf colour Green

    Growth Rate Fast

    Edible Use No

    Planting Companion Salvia, Geranium, Lavender

    Light Required Full Sun

    Watering Water thoroughly after planting to settle the soil around the bulbs. During active growth, water in prolonged dry spells so the soil stays lightly moist but never waterlogged. Once the foliage naturally dies back, reduce watering and allow the bulbs to rest more dryly.

    Best Growing Conditions Plant in multi-purpose compost in sun or partial shade. Choose a position that does not stay waterlogged in winter, as good drainage helps bulbs return reliably. Allow the foliage to die back naturally after flowering so the bulb can store energy for the following season.

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    Top tip

    Allow the foliage to die back naturally after flowering so the bulb can store energy for the following season. Protect it from frost and consider moving container-grown plants to a sheltered, frost-free position for winter.

    Key Features

    Good For Cut Flowers

    Good For Cut Flowers

    Beginner Friendly

    Beginner Friendly

    Good For Containers

    Good For Containers

    Season of Interest

    Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
    Planting Flowering