Kaffir Lily Seeds – Evergreen Perennial

Kaffir Lily Seeds produce elegant, trumpet-shaped blooms that add vibrant color and a tropical charm to any garden. Known for their glossy green foliage and clusters of orange to red flowers, Kaffir Lilies (also called Clivia) thrive both indoors and outdoors. These hardy perennials are easy to maintain and perfect for garden beds, containers, or shaded landscape areas. Their long-lasting blooms make them a favorite choice for home gardeners seeking a touch of year-round greenery with striking seasonal color.

Features:

• Plant Type: Evergreen perennial

• Common Name (US): Kaffir Lily

• Scientific Name: Clivia miniata

• Growth Habit: Clump-forming, upright

• Bloom Color: Orange, red, or yellow

• Foliage: Glossy dark green, strap-shaped leaves

• Height: 12–18 inches

• Spread: 12–15 inches

• Light Requirements: Partial shade to filtered sunlight

• Soil Type: Well-draining, loamy soil

• Watering Needs: Moderate; keep soil slightly moist but not soggy

• Germination Time: 30–60 days

• Maturity Period: Approximately 2–3 years to first bloom

• Maintenance: Low; suitable for containers or shaded borders

• Attracts: Pollinators like bees and butterflies

Specifications:

• Best Growing Season: Spring to early summer

• USDA Hardiness Zones: 9–11

• Sowing Indoors: Late winter to early spring (February–March)

• Transplanting Outdoors: After last frost (April–May)

• Flowering Period: Late winter to early summer (February–June)

• Temperature Range: Prefers 60–75°F (15–24°C)

• Fertilizer: Use balanced liquid fertilizer monthly during growing season

• Lifespan: Long-lived perennial with evergreen foliage