Flame-Shaped Flowers
Produces distinctive flowers with curved petals in bright red, orange, and yellow shades.
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Flame Lily (Gloriosa superba) is a striking climbing perennial known for its distinctive flame-shaped flowers with curled petals in red, orange, and yellow shades. Its climbing stems and attractive blooms make it a unique ornamental plant for suitable gardens and landscapes. It grows best in warm conditions with well-drained soil and appropriate support. All parts of this plant are highly poisonous, so handle it carefully and keep it away from children and pets.
Produces distinctive flowers with curved petals in bright red, orange, and yellow shades.
Develops climbing stems that use tendrils to attach to suitable supports such as trellises.
Adds an exotic appearance to suitable warm-climate gardens, supported structures, and ornamental planting areas.
Its unusual, curved petals create a recognizable floral display during the flowering season.
| Scientific Name | Gloriosa superba |
| Common Name | Flame Lily; Glory Lily; Climbing Lily |
| Plant Family | Colchicaceae |
| Seed Type | Ornamental Flower Seeds |
| Plant Type | Climbing Perennial |
| Growth Habit | Climbing stems with tendrils |
| Flower Colors | Red, orange, and yellow, depending on flower maturity |
| Sunlight | Full sun to partial shade, depending on climate |
| Soil Requirements | Fertile, well-drained soil |
| Planting Season | Warm growing season, based on local climate |
| Germination Time | Variable; germination may be slow and irregular |
| Germination Temperature | Warm conditions; follow species-specific supplier instructions |
| Watering | Maintain suitable moisture during active growth without waterlogging |
| Support Requirements | Trellis, fence, or another suitable climbing support |
| Propagation | Seeds or underground tubers, depending on the method used |
| Plant Safety | Highly poisonous; all parts contain toxic compounds |
| Uses | Ornamental Gardens and Supported Landscape Planting |
Flame Lily brings unusual red, orange, and yellow flowers to suitable warm-climate gardens. With well-drained soil, appropriate climbing support, and proper seasonal care, this ornamental perennial can create a distinctive floral display. Handle carefully because every part of the plant is highly poisonous.
Find useful information about Flame Lily seed germination, flowering, and climbing growth.
Gloriosa superba seeds can germinate slowly and irregularly. Use fresh seeds from a reliable supplier and follow the recommended seed preparation and sowing instructions. Provide warm conditions and a well-drained growing medium, keeping it appropriately moist without waterlogging. Germination time varies with seed freshness and conditions.
Flame Lily grown from seed may take a substantial period to mature before flowering, sometimes longer than a single growing season. The timing depends on germination, growing conditions, and plant maturity. Provide warmth, suitable sunlight, well-drained soil, and climbing support to help the plant establish.
Yes. Gloriosa superba is highly poisonous, and all parts of the plant contain toxic compounds, particularly the underground tubers and seeds. Do not eat any part of the plant. Keep it away from children and pets, wear gloves when handling it, and seek urgent medical or veterinary advice if ingestion is suspected.