Scientific Name
Clivia miniata
Common Name
Kaffir Lily, Flame Lily, September Lily
CLIVIA
miniata (Orange flowers)
A. Flowering Characteristics
Depending on the climatic zone, Clivia flowers in winter to spring and lasts 1-2 months. Plants are 20-24 inches tall.
B. General Characteristics
1. Origin of species: South Africa
2. Common names: Kaffir Lily, Flame Lily, September Lily
3. Geophyte organ: Rhizomatous rootstock
4. Hardiness type: Tender II - Injured at temperatures below 50 degrees F (10C) when planted.
5. Natural reproductive systems and growth and development requirements: Reproduce by seed and offsets and requires a warm (60 to 70F) - cool (40 to 55F) - warm (60 to 70F) annual thermoperiodic cycle.
6. Primary uses: Beds and rock gardens.
C. Cultural Information
1. Bulb sizes: One year old rhizomatous rootstocks normally take two years to flower. Plants from seed normally take at least 3 years to flower.
2. Planting density: 12 inches apart, 1 per sq. ft.
3. Planting depth: 5 inches to base of the rhizomatous rootstocks.
4. Planting time: Fall or spring
5. Perennialization habit: 1990 USDA Climatic Zones 9 to 10 without mulch.
6. Light requirements: AM only sunlight to 25% shade.
7. Moisture: Tolerates summer drought.
8. Animal susceptibility: Not reported.
D. Companion Plants:
Alchemilla, ferns, Hosta, Ranunculus repens, Tiarella wherryi, Vinca minor, Rhododendron spp. (deciduous and evergreen), Cotoneaster, Berberis, Acer palmatum, Deutzia gracilis, Weigela.

fruit a red, pulpy berry

Holland Technical Service Bulletin Number 37 was prepared for the WWW system by A.A. De Hertogh, L.B. Gallitano, G. Hartley, M.E. Traer, and A.B. Russell, Department of Horticultural Science, NC State University. The information was obtained not only from original research conducted by the authors but also from databases released by other sources. This Bulletin was published by the International Flower Bulb Center (IBC), Hillegom, the Netherlands on behalf of the Dutch Flower Bulb Industry. Because of the various climates in North America and year-to-year variability of the weather, the IBC cannot and does not accept responsibility for divergent results that may arise using information obtained from this document or site. Photographs copyright @1997 by A.B. Russell and A.A. De Hertogh. Computer programming by Miguel Buendia, graphics by Brad Capel.