Clivia miniata - Cultivation Notes
Clivia is only part hardy in the UK so requires a very sheltered warm planting location that is not to sunny. Plant into any free draining fertile soil: good winter drainage is essential. Clivia also requires a limited root run to encourage flowering so consider planting in a pot, that way you can protect this plant under glass in the winter. Mulch around roots in autumn to protect roots from frost and provide fertility. Also be aware that all parts of this plant are mildy toxic.
Strengths, Weaknesses & Design Usage
Strengths of Clivia miniata:
- Suitable for container growing
Weaknesses of Clivia miniata
- Poisonous if eaten/irritating sap
- Will not tolerate exposed, cold or hot and sunny locations
- Does not tolerate very dry or very wet soils
Design & Plant Use for Clivia miniata:
- Summer flowering herbaceous plant suitable for border planting
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View other herbaceous flowers with orange flowers, or herbaceous flowers with medium green foliage
Common Missspellings: Clivea, Klivia