Gloriosa Superba Seeds – Flame Lily

Gloriosa Superba Seeds, commonly known in the U.S. as Flame Lily, produce striking climbing plants with vibrant, flame-like blooms. These unique blossoms bring exotic beauty and elegance to trellises, fences, or garden spaces. Known for their distinctive red and yellow petals that curve backward, these plants create a dramatic display and are valued as ornamental garden features.

Features:

• Produces bright, flame-colored blooms with unique curling petals

• Vigorous climbing habit, perfect for trellises and fences

• Adds an exotic ornamental touch to gardens and landscapes

• Long blooming season with vibrant flowers

• Suitable for outdoor gardens, borders, and decorative displays

Specifications:

• Common Name: Flame Lily

• Botanical Name: Gloriosa superba

• Plant Type: Climbing perennial (grown as annual in cooler regions)

• Height: 3 to 6 feet with support

• Bloom Season: Summer to early fall

• USDA Hardiness Zones: 9 – 11

• Sowing Season:

  • Zones 9–11: Plant outdoors in spring (March–May)

  • Zones below 9: Start indoors in early spring and transplant after frost risk passes

• Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade

• Soil Requirements: Well-drained, fertile soil

• Watering: Moderate, keep soil evenly moist but not waterlogged

• Germination Time: 3 to 6 weeks depending on conditions