Gloriosa Sparkling Stripe
3 bulbs for € 12.99
(Glory Lily, Flame Lily, Climbing Lily)
The red stripe in the yellow petals makes this a striking Gloriosa. The very sturdy stems and hard petals are strong characteristics of this species.
The Gloriosa is a climbing plant (about 150 cm) with pointed green, glossy leaves, to which tendrils are attached. It is a fast grower, and when the plant reaches over a meter in height, flower buds are formed. The plant blooms for a long time and is easy to grow.
Cultivation
Grow warm with plenty of light, in a large pot with nutrient-rich soil. For a south-facing window in full sun, or in a greenhouse. Provide a string for support, as the plant will attach itself. Do not lead it in an arch before flower buds are formed. Regularly give houseplant fertilizer. A few months after blooming, the above-ground plant dies off, leaving a bulb in the ground that must be kept dry until the next growing season.
Fill a pot 3/4 full with potting soil. Place a generous amount of pot shards at the bottom of the pot for drainage. Lay the bulbs horizontally on the potting soil with the growth point facing up, about 4-5 cm below the soil. If you place the plant outside, do so in a sunny spot and remember that the Gloriosa is frost-sensitive. After about 7 weeks, the plants will start to bloom.
By early December, the plant will completely die off. Cut the plant back then. Do not water anymore and let the pot with soil overwinter at room temperature (15-20° C) in a dry place.
From April, you can remove the new bulbs from the dry soil. To harvest the bulbs, you need to turn the pot upside down and carefully remove the bulbs from the soil. Be careful with the new growth points, as they must not be damaged. Not for consumption!
Whether you encounter the flamboyant version in red with saffron yellow or the orange (Tomas de Bruyne), the exclusive yellow-green (Lime) or this yellow beauty, the Gloriosa is always sensational.
The Gloriosa is a welcome guest in a colorful bouquet. But you can also cut the stems short and place them in trendy or retro vases and distribute them throughout the house.
The name comes from the Latin gloriosus, which means glorious, renowned, a reference to the beautiful flowers. It is also known as the glory lily, climbing lily, creeping lily, flaming lily, gloriosa lily, or crown of honor. It originally comes from India and Central to Southern Africa. About 30 species have been described, of which 4 come from tropical Africa and one from Asia. It is the national flower of Zimbabwe.
When to buy summer bulbs? Order them easily online now and plant them this spring for a beautiful colorful garden or terrace in the summer! We always try to offer the largest size and best quality for the most beautiful result.
Location: sun, partial sun
Color: yellow with red stripe
Height: 120 – 180 cm
Size: 17-20 cm
Blooming period: July-September