Gloriosa simplex

Also Known As

Gloriosa plantii
Climbing Lily
Flame Lily

Plant type

vine, bulb / corm / tuber

size

H: 4'-5'
W: 1'-3'

planting zones

8a-11

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Gloriosa simplex plant details

Gloriosa simplex is a broadleaf deciduous bulb / corm / tuber or vine with green foliage. In spring red flowers emerge. Drought tolerant once established. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Gloriosa simplex

Plant type: bulb / corm / tuber or vine
Plant family: colchicaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 1 FT - 3 FT - wide, 4 FT - 5 FT - tall
Flowers: red blooms in spring

GROWING CONDITIONS for Gloriosa simplex

USDA Zones: 8a - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Resistant to: verticillium wilt

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This is a hard to find, small reddish gloriosa. Origionally from Africa, Gloriosa lilies are beautiful, easy to grow, and will multiply. What more could you want! A splendid low climber, easy to grow. Grows 4-5 feet high, producing many lily-like flowers, of exceptional beauty. Also suitable for potting. Zone: 8-10 (can be dug and stored in colder zones, or grown as a houseplant). Top Size Tubers, but naturally smaller than Gloriosa Rothschildiana