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CLIVIA miniata
Commonly known as Fire lily
Flowers usually bright orange with a yellow throat but can be variable when raised from seed. A good conservatory or pot plant for the house when in flower
Further Reading....
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Evergreen - strap-shaped leaves 60cm (24in) long
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Orange - orange with yellow throat
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Height - 45-60cm (18-24in)
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Spread - 30cm (12 in)
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Bulb/Corm or rhizomatous perennial - perennial with swollen, bulb-like base. Produces large umbels of up to 20 nodding flowers
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Heated greenhouse - warm temperate - Can be grown outside in summer. Plant can withstand temperatures down to 5°C (41°F)
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Partial shade - under glass and outside.
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Additional Features - Pests & Diseases - - mealybugs.
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Place of origin - South Africa.
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Flower Shape - Tubular - - 5-7cm (2-2¾in) long
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Garden Location/Conditions - Greenhouse / conservatory - Not the sort of plants to be grown outside where there are likely to be frosts. These plants need to be grown in a conservatory or cool greenhouse or at least brought inside for the winter - loam based potting compost for greenhouse - restrict roots to encourage flowering.
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Patio / pot plants
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Hardiness - Tender (greenhouse & conservatory) -
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Scented Plants - Scented flowers - - mildly scented.
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Seasonal Interest - Spring -
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Soil Conditions - Fertile well drained soil - - humus-rich if growing outside.
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Clivia - Growing Guide
45-60cm (18-24in)
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Useful extras...

Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants.
Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
Only £7.50

Vermin & Pest Control
SB Plant Invigorator
This is a non-biological non-chemical plant insecticide and mildewcide.
Works against the physical motion of the insect. Perfect for all plants and edible crops.
Only £9.00

Garden Goodies
Slate Plant Labels
These wonderfully tactile natural slate plant labels are hand made in Cornwall and come with a chalk pen.
Just stick them in your pot or border. Pack of 6.
Only £10.20

Garden Goodies
Slate Tie-on Plant Labels
Hand made in Cornwall, these delightful natural slate labels are perfect for pots.
Comes with chalk pen. Pack of 5
Only £10.20