This question was asked by
– Ruth Hammond

Will you be restocking gloriosa flame lily? thanks.

Yes – The Gloriosa Lilies are now available to buy and will be dispatched in the Spring now though .

Gloriosa (Pack of 3 Rhizomes/Bulbs) (SKU17645)

The Hart Family

This question was asked by
– Deborah

I purchased 3 bulbs from RHS Chelsea and I would like to know if I can plant them in a patio pot/ container of what size and how tall will they grow?

Hello there,
Here are some guides for your Gloriosa Rhhizomes which can reach upto 3metres in height.

Gloriosa Lilies like a well-drained soil.
We advise starting off your gloriosa rhizomes in a pot indoors before transferring them outside during the summer months.
However, you can find a suitable location in your garden or, preferably, plant in pots with suitable drainage holes to prevent waterlog.
While gloriosa lilies will grow well in most moderately fertile soil, they will not survive in soggy soil or standing water.
When planting in pots, plant 3 Rhizomes to a 14-16 inch pot.
Use a multi-purpose compost or John Innes No. 3 for your Gloriosa.
Site your Gloriosa Lilies where they will receive full sun to light shade.
Plant the Rhizome 3-4″ deep and 6-8″ apart. The tip of the Rhizome can point out the top of the soil by an inch.
Take care NOT to touch the growing points on the bulbs; bumping and abraiding this area tends to reduce sprouting.
The root and shoot come from the same end and need to be planted downwards on a 45 degree angle in a triangle formation. They’ll figure out which way is up.
It’s often helpful to add a support for the vines to clamber up. Preferably a one stake per bulb.
After planting, water your Gloriosa lilies generously, soaking the soil to settle it around the bulbs.
Roots and sprouts will form in a few weeks and these plants flower at a young age. (If the soil in your area is still quite cool wait until it warms before planting.)

Gloriosa (Pack of 3 Rhizomes/Bulbs) (SKU17645)

The Hart Family

This question was asked by
– I. Taylor

Hi,
I bough some Gloriosa lilies from you at the Harrogate Spring Flower Show and they are doing very well in my greenhouse, flowering etc.
I was wondering if it would be feasible for me to plant the bulbs permanently in my (unheated) greenhouse? I have a jasmine growing very well in the greenhouse at the moment. We live in Hull on the east coast but temperatures don’t plunge in winter like they used to. I was thinking of covering the area where i would plant the bulbs with fleece/straw over winter to help keep the temperature up and any frost at bay.
Do you think this would work?
Many thanks,
Ian

They should be ok in your greenhouse. We just advise that you don’t let your Gloriosa Tubers get damp or they could rot. Please ensure your soil has completely dried out.

The Hart Family

This question was asked by
– I. Taylor

Hi,
I bough some Gloriosa lilies from you at the Harrogate Spring Flower Show and they are doing very well in my greenhouse, flowering etc.
I was wondering if it would be feasible for me to plant the bulbs permanently in my (unheated) greenhouse? I have a jasmine growing very well in the greenhouse at the moment. We live in Hull on the east coast but temperatures don’t plunge in winter like they used to. I was thinking of covering the area where i would plant the bulbs with fleece/straw over winter to help keep the temperature up and any frost at bay.
Do you think this would work?
Many thanks,
Ian

They should be ok in your greenhouse. We just advise that you don’t let your Gloriosa Tubers get damp or they could rot. Please ensure your soil has completely dried out.

The Hart Family

This question was asked by
– M. Janice Rathbone

Hello, If I purchase Gloriosa rhizomes now will they flower this summer?
Regards

Yes if you plant your Gloriosa this Spring, it will flower this year.

Gloriosa (Pack of 3 Rhizomes/Bulbs) (SKU17645)

Kind regards

Loraine Hart

This question was asked by
– Elaine

Please tell me the best cost you can do for 6 gloriosa bulbs including post and packaging to W Sussex

Hi there,
I can offer you 10% off if you order online. You will find our Gloriosa bulbs to be top size.
Please use the code SHOP10 when you check out online.

Gloriosa (Pack of 3 Rhizomes/Bulbs) (SKU17645)

Loraine Hart

This question was asked by
– Karen Rossiter

I wanted to buy a pack of Gloriosa bulbs. Having seen that you are going to be at the Malvern Spring Show I wondered if it was likely that you will have any for sale on your stand ?

Yes we will have Gloriosa, the Flame lily, for sale at the Malvern Flower Show.

Loraine Hart