Gloriosa, commonly known as glory lily, is a climbing perennial plant within the Colchicaceae family. It features tuberous roots and deciduous foliage with tendrils at the leaf tips. The plant produces prominent lily-like flowers with reflexed, wavy tepals and elongated stamens, typically appearing in spring and summer. Suited to full sun and sheltered positions, it thrives in fertile, moist but well-drained loam soil with roots kept in shade. Gloriosa is hardy under glass (H1c) and is ideal for patios, containers, and wall-side borders, propagated by division or seed.

Gloriosa, or glory lily, is a climbing perennial with striking lily-like flowers, ideal for sunny patios and wall borders in spring and summer.

Gloriosa

Gloriosa superba 'Tricolor' is a deciduous climbing cultivar within the Gloriosa genus, known for its perennial plants with tuberous roots and tendrilled leaves. This cultivar produces striking lily-like flowers with reflexed, wavy tepals and elongated stamens, adding interest in spring and summer. It thrives in full sun on south-, east-, or west-facing, sheltered aspects, preferring moist but well-drained loam soil with a neutral to alkaline pH. Suitable for patios, containers, and wall-side borders, it requires fertile soil with roots kept in shade and is hardy to H1c, making it ideal for conservatories or greenhouses in the UK.

Gloriosa superba 'Tricolor' is a deciduous climber with striking lily-like flowers, ideal for patios and walls in full sun during spring and summer.