Littonia modesta
A climbing lily from eastern South Africa closely related to Gloriosa and Sandersonia. It climbs in shaded situations up to 250cm and produces nodding campanulate orange-coloured flowers. It can survive in open ground in mild winters provided that the top soil remain relatively dry. Start watering when the temperatures warm up.
- Family :Liliaceae
- Subfamily :Colchicacea
- Native to :Afrique du Sud (Côte Est)
- Native climate :sub tropical (dry winter)
- Colour :Orange
- Hardiness :little
- Exposure :half-shade
- Storage organ :tuber
- Growth :summer grower
- Flowering height :150+ cm
- Uses :In the ground - Containers or pot - Climber
Growing cycle
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Planting :January (sem. 3-4), February (sem. 1-4), March (sem. 1-4), April (sem. 1-1)
Growth :May (sem. 2-4), June (sem. 1-4), July (sem. 1-4), August (sem. 1-4), September (sem. 1-4), October (sem. 1-4), November (sem. 1-2)
Flowering :June (sem. 4-4), July (sem. 1-4), August (sem. 1-4), September (sem. 1-1)