How much water do you give them in Canterbury ? Mine is in a pot and has survived the winter but now is looking a bit droopy.
harrislucinda,
Sep 26, 4:50am
don't water from the top as rot the bulb if droopy might be a bit dry
heidi9,
Sep 22, 2:22am
Ok so I want to plant them as a boarder but the garden is in full sun. Also I live under a mountain and get hail, sleet and heavy frost. So am I wasting my money and time thinking about using clivias?
dibble35,
Sep 22, 2:31am
yep. Is it the colour you like or the strappy leaves - may be able to offer a few other options
junie2,
Sep 22, 2:58am
Most of the notable gardens in Taranaki have clivia. It surprised me but I was assured they love that area close to the mountain as long as they are in shade and under protection of bigger growth. In Chch we have heavy frosts, so I keep my clivias in large pots and move them under cover ( frost cloth under trees or in glass house ) for winter. No, I don't think they'd like full sun at all.
maclad,
Sep 22, 3:37am
Clivias like dry shady spots
bottynoodle,
Sep 22, 3:45am
Also named for Clive of India and pronounced like Clive ee ah.
oldbnz,
Sep 22, 4:55am
Mine are flowering now
harrislucinda,
Sep 22, 5:12am
I lost 2 of mine thru frost and cold even on porch so managed to get 2 more so now in the shed in pots
articferrit,
Sep 22, 5:37am
Mine have just started flowering too, they are in the ground under trees, so not in full, all day sun, get snowed on in winter, but we dont get frosts either.
happychappy50,
Sep 22, 6:42am
I have them growing very happily in a shaded area,I grew them in Australia as well & were very happy on the shaded part of the property
clothesman,
Sep 22, 7:39am
Mine, six months in the ground, got smashed by the frost in Auckland. I think maybe 3 out of 5 might survive.
beebb3,
Mar 20, 3:05am
I live not far from bobcat and have mine on the verandah here inland Canterbury. They are fine, lots of flower buds appearing, have survived the cold frosts etc. Such a pretty flower, and the strappy leaves when cleaned look stunning. Mine originally came from Pukekohe, they grow well up there. Neat plants.
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