Glory Lily ( Bulb) Perennial Vine

The Gloriosa superba 'Rothschildiana' is an exquisite bulb plant that belongs to the lily family and originates from East Africa and Asia. It is a highly sought-after perennial vine known for its stunning orange and yellow flowers that bloom during the summer season.

The Glory Lily is a distinct type of bulb that is a must-have for your summer garden. This rare flower evokes a sense of the tropics with its trailing growth pattern and bold red and yellow petals. It can be grown in a container of your choice or trained to climb a trellis or other architectural element.

Common Names: flame lily, climbing lily, creeping lily, glory lily, gloriosa lily, tiger claw, and fire lily

Plant tubers horizontally 2-4” deep and 8-12” apart in an organically rich, medium moisture, well-drained soil after last frost date. For earlier bloom, tubers may be started indoors in late winter and moved outside after last frost date. Best sited in locations with some afternoon shade. After bloom, dig, dry and store in a dry medium before first frost. Tubers are brittle and can be difficult to dig at the end of the growing season. Accordingly, many gardeners find it easiest to leave gloriosa tubers in pots or containers year-round: start indoors in late winter, sink entire pot to the rim into the ground after last frost date and dig up pot and remove to a frost free location after bloom for overwintering dry in the pot. Containers may also be placed on patios during growing season. As a houseplant, locate container in a bright sunny window, with watering tapered off after bloom to induce dormancy.