Gloriosa superba Rothschildiana
- 1 x Gloriosa superba Rothschildiana
Botanical name | Gloriosa superba 'Rothschildiana' |
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Category | Gloriosa |
Delivered as | Bare roots |
Qty | 1x |
Flowers | Yes |
Flower period | Summer |
Fragrant | No |
Cutflowers | No |
Flower colour | Red |
Fruits | No |
Edible | No |
Location | Sunny |
Hardy | Yes |
Ground Covering | No |
Naturalizing | No |
Plant spacing | 10cm |
Plant Depthrośliny | 5cm |
Preferred Soil | Well drained soil |
Full grown height | 125cm - 150cm |
Mature width | 30cm - 40cm |
Poisonous | Yes |
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
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