5 Seeds Yellow Gloriosa Lily Vine Gloriosa lutea Climbing Flower

Yellow Gloriosa Lily Vine (Gloriosa lutea) is a striking climbing perennial prized for its dramatic, recurved yellow flowers that rise on slender, tendril-bearing stems. Reaching upward with elegant, wavy-edged petals, it brings a bold tropical look to trellises, arches, and mixed borders where its vibrant color can be appreciated at eye level.

Often grown as an ornamental showpiece, this vine works well along fences, pergolas, and container trellises, where its climbing habit adds vertical interest through the warm season. Its lily-like blooms make a graceful accent in cut-flower arrangements, and the plant performs best in a sunny, sheltered spot with well-drained soil. In cooler climates it can be lifted and stored during winter, while in warmer zones it may naturalize in the garden.
Species: Gloriosa lutea
Variety: Yellow
Type: Flowering vine
Plant_Habit: Climbing, tendril-bearing
Sun: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Well-drained, fertile, sandy loam
Days_to_Harvest: Not applicable
Zones: 8-11, grown as annual or lifted in cooler zones
Germination: 21-30 days at 70-75F after soaking
Sowing: 1/2 inch deep in moist, well-drained starter mix
Spacing: 8-12 inches
Notes: Provide a trellis or support for climbing growth