Named not for Robert Clive of India (general and colonial administrator) but instead for his granddaughter, Lady Charlotte Clive, Duchess of Northumberland, this amaryllis family (Amaryllidaceae) genus is made up of just 4 species of perennials from southern Africa. They are commonly known as Kaffir lilies. Clump-forming with stocky rhizomes, they have long, bright green, strappy leaves and at various times, depending on the species, produce strong flower stemps topped with heads of large funnel-shaped flowers in yellow, orange, and red shades.
CULTIVATION
Tolerating only light frost but otherwsie easily grown, Clivia plants are superb as greenhouse container specimens. Outdoors they are best grown in dappled shade. Water well during the warmer months and allow to dry off for winter. They are usually propagated by division.
Top Tip
Dark red berry-like fruits often follow the colorful flowers of Clivia species. These showy fruits can made an unusual yet highly attractive addition to fresh flower arrangements.
CULTIVATION
Tolerating only light frost but otherwsie easily grown, Clivia plants are superb as greenhouse container specimens. Outdoors they are best grown in dappled shade. Water well during the warmer months and allow to dry off for winter. They are usually propagated by division.
Top Tip
Dark red berry-like fruits often follow the colorful flowers of Clivia species. These showy fruits can made an unusual yet highly attractive addition to fresh flower arrangements.
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