Comments on: National Flower of Zimbabwe: Flame Lily

By: Chamu

Chamu — Sat, 07 Apr 2012 19:18:17 +0000

I am from Zimbabwe myself so when ever i see that flower i get a warm feeling in my heart and it brings back all the memories.

By: Mark Gedye

Mark Gedye — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 07:43:48 +0000

I bought some bulbs at the Melbourne Garden show some years ago. They die down in the Melbourne winter and become dormant but can be grown indoors to become a metre high plant

By: Iris Papadopoulo

Iris Papadopoulo — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 01:16:24 +0000

My daughter brought me Flame Lily bulbs from Amsterdam. We live in Athens Greece and I will plant them in a flower pot this weekend. I hope they do well in this climate.

By: John Farmer

John Farmer — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 23:28:09 +0000

I was born in Bulawayo, Rhodesia (Zimbabwe) and always loved the bush especially during the rainy season when the flame lily was in flower. We have them growing in our garden here in Toowoomba, Quensland and this year they are outstanding after two years of good rains. A neighbour has a deep purple coloured variety and I am working on getting a tuber from her!!!

By: Penny Smith

Penny Smith — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 08:27:52 +0000

Hi Trevor

I live in Auckland and my flame lily has just started flowering – 3 buds – yellow ones grow wild up North on my sisters farm. I bought the plants off Trade Me a lady in Muriwai. I am sure they will do fine with the wet weather.

By: Joan Nolan

Joan Nolan — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 15:15:59 +0000

HI, I WAS BORN IN BULAWAYO AND WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF I CAN GROW THE FLAME LILY FROM SEEDS OR IS IT ONLY FROM BULBS

By: Trevor

Trevor — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 02:43:06 +0000

I am in N.Z.and used to live in South Africa.I have looked all over for a Flame Lily and have recently acquired a young plant.Cannot wait to see its progress in our rather wet climate.Has anyone grown one in a climate similar to ours.

By: Andy

Andy — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 13:38:23 +0000

The South African bulb company Hadeco stocks the Flame Lily, I bought some in November and they are growing in the garden in Johannesburg. I think they ship bulbs around the world. http://www.hadeco.co.za

By: Lin Goncalves

Lin Goncalves — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 11:55:02 +0000

To Clive, in Bulawayo – I am growing Flame Lilies in Harare – they are all in FULL bloom now – and the tubers are ready to move around July/August or later, so if you want a couple, get in touch with me….

By: Bill Sorby

Bill Sorby — Sat, 31 Dec 2011 20:14:11 +0000

FlameLillies – I grow them in my garden in South West Wales. Where are you based?

By: Eileen Rabe

Eileen Rabe — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 14:34:31 +0000

Hi would like to know where to purchase this plant in Cape Town area.
many thanks

By: Pauline

Pauline — Sun, 20 Nov 2011 13:51:26 +0000

Its great to know that my country Zimbabwe is still beautiful because of a flower flame lily being admired by a lot, thanks to nature!

By: Clive

Clive — Sun, 23 Oct 2011 17:38:13 +0000

I didn’t hw much of a treasure a Lily is,until recently.Looking for them since it’s summer but can not find them anywhere in Bulawayo

By: Daniel T

Daniel T — Sat, 08 Oct 2011 18:34:19 +0000

you sound so interesting. would love to meet you, send us an email address

By: Riya

Riya — Sat, 08 Oct 2011 07:25:34 +0000

Hi All,

We have a flame lily in our backyard. Only came to know about it recently since it flowered after a long time. we considered this plant as a weed and every spring after rainy season we used to chop it down. Thanks for the lovely info, If you have this bloom cherish and enjoy it, since it seems to be very hardy.

By: Heather P

Heather P — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 07:44:43 +0000

I purchased Flame lily bulbs from a stall holder at Yungaburra market, north Qld in June this year.He lives locally. Hope this may help.Yungaburra is near Atherton.

By: Karen

Karen — Mon, 19 Sep 2011 07:57:24 +0000

ask!

By: Karen

Karen — Mon, 19 Sep 2011 07:57:05 +0000

Mike – why don’t you contact Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens and aks them?

By: Mike Matthews

Mike Matthews — Wed, 10 Aug 2011 11:57:19 +0000

I live in Cape Town, having grown up in Rhodesia, and I was recently given some Flame Lily seeds (not bulbs). I plan to pot them during about September, when Summer begins. Would anyone in the know be able to tell me if this is the best time?

By: Karen Franklin

Karen Franklin — Sun, 17 Jul 2011 19:56:57 +0000

Hello: I enjoyed your website with its beautiful flame lilies. I lived in Zimbabwe for 11 years and fell in love with these flowers. I am hoping to grow my own soon as my climate is similar to Harare’s. Keep up the good work!