This perennial plant forms an upright clump habit with dark green strap-like leaves. The funnel-shaped orange flowers have a yellow throat and appear in a cluster amongst the foliage from early to mid spring.
 
Hardiness zones 9 to 11

Clivea miniata is naturally found in South Africa growing in the understory in woodlands. It prefers a well drained organic rich moist sandy to clay soil with a pH range from 5.5 to 6.5 and grow in a protected semi shaded to shaded position and is drought tolerant once established but frost tender.

Clivia is grown for its clumping habit, flowers and its shade tolerance. It is planted along front borders or mass planted under trees in parks and gardens. It is also grown in patio pots and planter boxes requiring little care and establishes from division in 2-3 years. It is suitable for coastal and inland regions and prefers to be crowded. ID 60

Clivia (KLIE-vee-a) miniata (min-ee-AH-ta)

 “Clivea” commemorates the Duchess of Northumberland, a member of the Clive family; “miniata”, from the Latin word for the colour of red lead, referring to the flowers.

Amaryllidaceae (AM-ar-ee-LEE-da-AY-see-ee)