Gloriosa Lily ~ July 2015

Wow!!! What a picture. ..It must be so beautiful to see, seems like you have a perdect condition for them

Thanks Michaella. They do tend to grow rather tall...;o) I've also planted up some tubers in a large pot outside for the first time. I was a bit late in doing this compared to the ones inside - not so sure how they will do.

Really lovely plants Tracey, hope your new tubers grow well outdoors for you too :o)

Thanks Neena. I saw them growing up and over a Parasol at Hampton Court Show last year - It looked pretty impressive! I'm not going to try that...! Just thought I'd give them ago in a very warm sheltered spot. Will keep you all posted as to how they do... :o)

Please do Petal I would be very interested, not sure where to put ours now? our conservatory is quite hot all over!! please can you also let me know what you are using across the door to keep the insects out, and has it been a success!!

dd don't be worried about Gloriosa - She loves it hot!!! But I've found that she like's her drink ...! ;o) I soak the pot each day which stands in a extra large plant pot saucer. I've found that she lasts well if I make sure this is full of water too...! :D
I've had the door nets for about 3 years now! They do keep the little bugs out! Because we've got double doors I had to buy two and adapt them to fit. The magnets hold them together and are very easy to walk through. Little children and pets find them really easy. I bought them in Homebase. I know they are produced by a wellknown company that sells online... At the moment i can't remember the name! They are worth their weight in gold -I hate fly mess left on the whitework in the conservatory... :o(
Hope this helps.

Thanks Petal, if you remember the name please let me know, the bugs are driving me mad!! we have sliding doors, so not sure how that will work!!
Thanks for the advice re the Lily, will put a large saucer underneath....

dd I've just remembered I wrote my very first blog on Gloriosa in 2012 - You are very welcome to have a look at it. :o) I've also remembered the company name! It's JML I've checked online and it is still available. The item is known as a Snap Screen and comes in black or white (I preferred the white as it was for the inside of a white conservatory) priced at £8.99 We've had ours for at least 3 summers now - Haven't had any real probs with it at all, except velcro has lost it's stick so have had to replace it... But after 3 Summers in a hot conservatory what more could you expect! I also found it on Amazon but I don't think it's available in white! ;o) Hope this info helps you.
PS There is a video on the JML website and the info said it was fine for sliding doors too...;o)