Gloriosa superba Mixed

Gloriosa superba Mixed

1 packet (6 seeds) @ $4.95

Catalog Code: 4596

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Gloriosa superba Mixed

Greenhouse Perennial

  • Flowers: June to September
  • Position: Full sun
  • Height: 6 feet
  • Germination: Experience Useful
  • Aftercare: Care and Understanding
  • Ideal for: Accent Plant, Containers

Description

An easy to grow exotic climber, with lily-like flowers in a wide range of vibrant colours. Ideal for creating a spectacular feature plant climbing up an obelisk in containers or through trellis in borders.

Climber 180cm (6ft).

Sowing Instructions

Sowing time:February to April
Sowing depth:Sow seeds into pots or trays of moist seed compost and cover with a sprinkling of compost or vermiculite.

Place in a propagator or warm place, and keep at a temperature of around 20-30C (68-86F). After sowing, do not exclude light as this helps germination. Keep the surface of the compost moist but not waterlogged; germination will usually take 30-40 days.

Growing Instructions

When large enough to handle, transplant seedlings into 7.5cm (3in) pots of good quality , soil-less compost and provide support for climbing shoots.

Aftercare Instructions

In the autumn , gradually dry off tubers and store loose , in a cool, dry and frost free place over the winter. Re-pot in early spring into 13cm (5in) pots and grow on as before, re-potting further as necessary. Grow on in a greenhouse or conservatory.

Water freely during the growing season . Tubers can take 2-3 years to flower.

Caution

Tubers are highly poisonous.