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Gloriosa superba 'Himalayan Select'

Also Known As

  • Gloriosa Lily

Plant type

perennial, vine, bulb / corm / tuber

size

  • H: 36"
  • W: 12"

planting zones

  • 8a-11

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Gloriosa superba 'Himalayan Select' plant details

Gloriosa superba 'Himalayan Select' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber or vine with green foliage. In summer chartreuse, pink and red flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Gloriosa superba 'Himalayan Select'

Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber or vine
Plant family: colchicaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 12 IN wide, 36 IN tall
Flowers: chartreuse, pink and red blooms in summer
Uses: container plant, cutting garden, houseplant, long-blooming, toxic, tropical-looking, unique

GROWING CONDITIONS for Gloriosa superba 'Himalayan Select'

USDA Zones: 8a - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Similar to the slightly more familiar gloriosa Rothschildiana, but with a pinker color palette, the Himalayan Select is a slender vine that climbs with the aid of tendrils on its leaf tips. This late spring to summer bloomer adds a bit of whimsy to the garden; they're rarely seen in this country and always noticed. Also known as flame lilies and superb lilies, these striking tender perennials can be grown in the ground in warm regions or in containers anywhere - anyplace a support for their climbing habit can be provided. Note: poisonous plant, do not eat. Why Grow Glory Lilies? Gloriosa lilies offer some of the most exotic flowers home gardeners can grow These light weight vines happily grow through another open-form plant; twice the impact from the same square footage Almost never seen in arrangements these will have the whole table talking When people first see these flowers they typically stop and stare. . . amazed. Then they touch, to confirm that what they're seeing is real. Cool, quirky and botanically bizarre.

By: Leafari

Gardening facts about Gloriosa superba 'Himalayan Select' plant

How to Grow Gloriosa superba 'Himalayan Select'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • pink
    • red
    • chartreuse
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
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