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Gloriosa 'Lime' (Glory lily 'Lime')

Other names: Flame lily 'Lime', Climbing lily 'Lime', Creeping lily 'Lime', Glory flower 'Lime', Malabar glory lily 'Lime'

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Variety or Cultivar
'Lime' tender, climbing, tendril-forming, deciduous perennial with glossy, oblong to lance-shaped, bright green leaves and, in summer, lily-like, light green flowers, often flushed pink down the centre of each petal, with reflexed, wavy petals and long, protruding stamens.
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Season of interest

Flower

Spring Summer Autumn Winter
Flower

Foliage

Spring Summer Autumn Winter
Foliage
Height and spread

Height and spread

Size Max height Max spread To maturity
2 m 0.5 m 1-2 years
6 ft 1 ft 1-2 years

Where to grow

Soil type
  • Loamy
Soil drainage
  • Well-drained
Soil pH
  • Acid
  • Alkaline
  • Neutral
Sunlight
  • Partial Shade
  • Full Sun
Aspect
  • East
  • West
  • South
Exposure
  • Sheltered

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Cultivation

Under glass, plant tubers 7-10cm deep in loam-based compost with added grit. Place in full light. In growth, water freely & feed every two weeks. Keep frost-free and dry in winter. Pot on congested plants in late winter.

Suggested uses

Containers/Patio, Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, Wallside and trellises, Greenhouse, Conservatory

UK hardiness

H1c

USDA zones

Zone 8, Zone 9, Zone 10

Sunset zone

24, H1, H2

WUCOLS

North-Central Coastal = Moderate/Medium
Central Valley = Inappropriate
South Coastal = Moderate/Medium
South Inland = Moderate/Medium
High and Intermediate Desert = Unknown
Low Desert = Unknown

Foliage

Deciduous

Habit

Climbing

Native to

Garden origin

Drought tolerant

No

Flood tolerant

No

Toxicity

Extremely toxic if ingested. Tubers may irritate skin.

Plant care

Pruning

Cut back when leaves wither after flowering.

Propagation methods

Division

Pests

Diseases

Fertilise regularly with liquid feed

Deadhead regularly (optional)

Divide and replant in spring

Plant container grown plants in a sunny sheltered spot

Bring tender indoors if container grown (in cold areas)

Cut back in autumn (optional)

Keep frost tender inside over winter

Plant tender plants after danger of frost has passed (late spring, early summer)

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Gloriosa superba 'Rothschildiana'
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Gloriosa superba 'Rothschildiana' Glory lily 'Rothschildiana'
Gloriosa 'Lime'
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Gloriosa 'Lime' Glory lily 'Lime'
Gloriosa 'Summer Breeze'
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Gloriosa 'Summer Breeze' Glory lily 'Summer Breeze'
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