This variable scrambling tuberous perennial forms a dense cover over structures and has broad lanced-shaped dark green leaves that form a tendril at the apex. The solitary nodding red-yellow funnel-shaped flowers have reflexed petals and appear from summer to autumn.

Hardiness zones 10 to 12 

Gloriosa superba is naturally found from tropical Africa to India growing beside watercourses in woodlands twinning through shrubs and over grasses. 

It prefers a organic rich moist soil in a sunny to filtered light protected position and is frost and drought tender.

Glory Lily is a tropical climber that is grown for its bright flowers and is planted in tropical gardens growing over structures forming a screen. It is also grown as a feature plant in a conservatory in cool climates or as a potted specimen to add a tropical effect. It establishes from division in 1 to 2 years and the flowers are used in floral arrangements and are long lasting. ID 1595

Gloriosa (glo-ree-OH-sah) superba (soo-PER-bah)

Liliaceae (lil-ee-AY-see-ee)
Lily Family