Clivia "Natal Lily" 5Liter

🌸 Clivia

Botanical Name: Clivia spp. (commonly Clivia miniata)
Common Names: Clivia, Bush Lily, Natal Lily
Plant Type: Indigenous evergreen perennial (rhizomatous)

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📌 Product Description

Clivia is a highly valued indigenous South African plant admired for its bold, strap-shaped dark green leaves and striking clusters of orange, red or yellow trumpet-shaped flowers. Flowering mainly in winter to early spring, clivias bring vibrant colour to shaded areas when few other plants are in bloom.

Clivias are exceptionally long-lived, low-maintenance and well suited to shaded gardens, patios and indoor spaces, making them ideal for both beginner and experienced gardeners.

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📏 Size When Fully Grown

• Height: approx. 45 – 70 cm (in flower)
• Width: approx. 45 – 60 cm
• Growth Habit: Clump-forming with arching leaves

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🌱 Best Growing Conditions

• Light: Bright shade or filtered light
  • Avoid harsh direct sun
• Soil: Well-drained, rich soil with added organic matter
• Water:
  • Moderate watering during active growth
  • Allow soil to dry slightly between watering
  • Reduce watering in winter
• Feeding: Feed lightly in spring and summer with a balanced fertiliser
• Maintenance:
  • Very low maintenance
  • Do not disturb roots unnecessarily (flowers best when slightly pot-bound)

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🌦️ Planting & Growing Season (South Africa)

• Best Planting / Transplanting Time:
  • Spring to early summer (September – December)
• Growing Season:
  • Leaf growth in spring and summer
• Flowering Season:
  • Late winter to early spring (July – September)
• Dormancy:
  • Semi-dormant during winter

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🌼 Additional Benefits

• Indigenous and shade-tolerant
• Long-lived and water-wise once established
• Excellent for containers and mass planting
• Ideal for shaded areas under trees

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🌿 Ideal Uses

✔ Shaded garden beds
✔ Under trees
✔ Pots and containers
✔ Patios and verandas
✔ Indoor bright spaces