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Gloriosa 'Lime' (Glory lily 'Lime')
1 hour care
per year
per year
2m
Max height
Max height
0.5m
Max spread
Max spread
1-2 years
To maturity
To maturity
Low
Toxicity
Toxicity
Plant details
Botanical name
Gloriosa 'Lime'
Other names
Glory lily 'Lime', Flame lily 'Lime', Climbing lily 'Lime', Creeping lily 'Lime', Glory flower 'Lime', Malabar glory lily 'Lime'
Genus
Gloriosa Gloriosa
Variety or Cultivar
'Lime' _ '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.
Gloriosa 'Lime' is: Deciduous
Habit
Climbing
Toxicity
Extremely toxic if ingested. Tubers may irritate skin.
Flower
Light green, Flushed pink in Summer
Foliage
Bright-green in Spring; Bright-green in Summer; Bright-green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
General care
Pruning
Cut back when leaves wither after flowering.
Propagation methods
Division
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Where to grow
Gloriosa 'Lime' (Glory lily 'Lime') will reach a height of 2m and a spread of 0.5m after 1-2 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, Conservatory, Containers, Cottage/Informal, Greenhouse, Wallside and trellises
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.
Soil type
Loamy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Indoor heated (H1), Indoor unheated (H2)
Companion plants
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Botanical name
Gloriosa 'Lime'
Other names
Glory lily 'Lime', Flame lily 'Lime', Climbing lily 'Lime', Creeping lily 'Lime', Glory flower 'Lime', Malabar glory lily 'Lime'
Genus
Gloriosa Gloriosa
Variety or Cultivar
'Lime' _ '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.
Native to
Garden origin
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Climbing
Toxicity
Extremely toxic if ingested. Tubers may irritate skin.
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Colour
Flower
Light green, Flushed pink in Summer
Foliage
Bright-green in Spring; Bright-green in Summer; Bright-green in Autumn
General care
Pruning
Cut back when leaves wither after flowering.
Propagation methods
Division
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Where to grow
Gloriosa 'Lime' (Glory lily 'Lime') will reach a height of 2m and a spread of 0.5m after 1-2 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, Conservatory, Containers, Cottage/Informal, Greenhouse, Wallside and trellises
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.
Soil type
Loamy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Indoor heated (H1), Indoor unheated (H2)
USDA zones
Zone 10, Zone 9, Zone 8
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