For anyone who is interested I have bought all of my Clivias from Clivia Classiques, 630 Armadale Road Forrestdale WA 6112 (Corner of Armadale and Nicholson Roads).
Hi Glenda guess what didn’t have time to get there before I went to Broome and drove out to Forrestdale straight after, all the clivia’s were gone, as you said!! The guy said if you get them before they flower they are around $15 each but he said the guy knows what they will be for the normal run of the mill colours. He said they can have about 2000 people through buying them each year apart from what they sell to the nursery’s and goes down to the royal show. Next year!!
OK – so that’s what they are called. There you go. We have several of these that were gifted that we planted ‘up the back’ in the leafy shaded part of the yard and every year they flower and add a touch of colour. Tonight I’ll be able to tell Mr Tiffin what they are called. We are *such* gardeners! lol
Hi Fi. They are great plant for non gardeners. There are only a few rules: No direct sun, keep the snails away and not too much water. And fertilise in spring and autumn won’t go astray, otherwise it is sit back and enjoy.
No fear of snails where we live! Far too dry. The conditions sound perfect which is why they are thriving. I’ll go up there now and give them a handful of fertiliser. Thanks for the tip.
Absolutely gorgeous Glenda. I have grown a few from seed which I got from a friend but they all only have 2 and 4 leaves so far so nowhere near producing flowers.
Have a wonderful and happy week ahead.
🙂 Mandy xo
Hi Mandy, give them another two or three years and you too could have beautiful flowers. I have planted lots of seeds this year so we will see how they go.
Hi Glenda guess what didn’t have time to get there before I went to Broome and drove out to Forrestdale straight after, all the clivia’s were gone, as you said!! The guy said if you get them before they flower they are around $15 each but he said the guy knows what they will be for the normal run of the mill colours. He said they can have about 2000 people through buying them each year apart from what they sell to the nursery’s and goes down to the royal show. Next year!!
Oh Gail you must strike when the iron is hot – 😀
Gosh, these are beautiful, Glenda! Our climate is far too cold for them but that doesn’t rule out a container next spring. 🙂
John, they would do well in a container but don’t let the cold get to them.
OK – so that’s what they are called. There you go. We have several of these that were gifted that we planted ‘up the back’ in the leafy shaded part of the yard and every year they flower and add a touch of colour. Tonight I’ll be able to tell Mr Tiffin what they are called. We are *such* gardeners! lol
Hi Fi. They are great plant for non gardeners. There are only a few rules: No direct sun, keep the snails away and not too much water. And fertilise in spring and autumn won’t go astray, otherwise it is sit back and enjoy.
No fear of snails where we live! Far too dry. The conditions sound perfect which is why they are thriving. I’ll go up there now and give them a handful of fertiliser. Thanks for the tip.
Stunning, Glenda! I have one out in the little walkway near my laundry and utility room.
They are a great plant. I love them even though I am not big on orange, generally.
They are lovely I picked some and have them in a vase they look good
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Hi Nerida, Do they last well in a vase? I have never picked them.
Yes
Absolutely gorgeous Glenda. I have grown a few from seed which I got from a friend but they all only have 2 and 4 leaves so far so nowhere near producing flowers.
Have a wonderful and happy week ahead.
🙂 Mandy xo
Hi Mandy, give them another two or three years and you too could have beautiful flowers. I have planted lots of seeds this year so we will see how they go.
Patience is not one of my best virtues Glenda but knowing they are doing so well will help me persevere. 😀