Gloriosa superba Rothschildiana
- 1 x Gloriosa superba Rothschildiana
| Botanical name | Gloriosa superba 'Rothschildiana' |
|---|---|
| Category | Gloriosa |
| Qty | 1x |
| Flowers | Yes |
| Flower period | Summer |
| Fragrant | No |
| Cutflowers | No |
| Flower colour | Red |
| Fruits | No |
| Edible | No |
| Location | Sunny |
| Hardy | Yes |
| Groundcovering | No |
| Naturalizing | No |
| Plant spacing | 10cm |
| Plant Depth | 5cm |
| Preferred Soil | Well drained soil |
| Full grown height | 125cm - 150cm |
| Mature width | 30cm - 40cm |
| Poisonous | Yes |
| Size | Rootstock |
How to take care of Gloriosa superba Rothschildiana
Plant horizontally not vertically just below the surface of the pot. Add a little gritty sand to aid drainage as must not sit in waterlogged soil or they will rot. is a climber so give support with a frame (or you can grow it up another tall sturdy plant. blooms throughout the summer and prefers a sunny to partially shady position in your conservatory or a cool greenhouse. Keep it moist but well drained in rough, rich soil. When the vine is well on its way, it responds well to feeding with a liquid fertiliser. Stop watering and feeding in the autumn and keep the tubers dry and frost free during the winter. WARNING: Harmful if eaten.
Please soak the Tuber for 12-18 hours (do not exceed 24 hours). This allows them to take up the maximum amount of water without doing any injury to the plant












