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- 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 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 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 - - - - - - - P P - 6. Light requirements: Sunlight Full PM AM Shade (light reduction) only only 25% 50% XXXXXXXX 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.
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