Clivia nobilis

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Address: 284 Meeanee Road, Meeanee, Napier, 4112, New Zealand
Telephone: 0800 843 752
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Green-Tip Forest Lily, Eastern Cape Bush Lily, Eastern Cape Clivia

Clivia nobilis, commonly known as the Green-Tip Forest Lily, features interesting flowers. It produces pendulous clusters of showy, red and yellow flowers with a green tip which are borne in spring on a sturdy stem. The lush and dark green, strap like leaves provide an impressive backdrop to the flowers as it grows to 40 cm tall and the same wide. Clivia nobilis is commonly included in borders or mixed plantings, used in tropical gardens, planted around outdoor living areas, or simply maintained in a container.

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Suited to regions:	All regions
Plant type:	Perennials
Height:	40 cm
Spread:	40 cm
Flowering time:	Spring, Winter
Tolerances:	Extended dry periods
Garden uses:	Borders, Containers, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Pool areas
Garden styles:	Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern, Tropical
Easy to grow?	Yes
Maintenance requirements	Low
Growth rate	Medium
Also known as	Green-Tip Forest Lily, Eastern Cape Bush Lily, Eastern Cape Clivia

Clivia nobilis Details

Clivia nobilis, commonly known as the Green-Tip Forest Lily, is an herbaceous perennial is grown for its interesting flowers. It features pendulous clusters of showy, red and yellow flowers with a green tip which are borne in spring on a sturdy stem. The lush and dark green, strap like leaves provide an impressive backdrop to the flowers. It typically grows to 40 cm tall and the same wide, performing best when grown in partial shade on a well-drained site. It tolerates moderate frost, cool climates, and dry periods though should be protected while it is establishing. It may, however, under these conditions die back during winter to regrow when conditions warm. Clivia nobilis is commonly included in borders or mixed plantings, used in tropical gardens, planted around outdoor living areas, or simply maintained in a container. This plant is forgiving, low maintenance, and easy to grow.