Contributed by Steve Robertson
STEVE and Ann Robertson from Maleny started their nursery in about 1995 with the creation of “Maleny Agapanthus“ when Ann realised that Agapanthus plants were unavailable in the area.
Steve became enthusiastic about Clivias and so the nursery became “Maleny Agapanthus Farm and Clivia Gardens“ in due course.
The gardens have thrived and and they now have large garden areas where Agapanthus and Clivias feature and when in fl ower are a great help to prospective buyers when making plant choices.
Most of the Clivias in the gardens and Nursery are of the Miniata – spring fl owering variety and make fantastic fl ower displays during September, into October.
Clivias in the shadehouses are grown mostly from seed and so there is a huge range of fl ower colours on display. Clivia fl owers are great for cut fl ower arrangements in the house during the season.
There is a comprehensive range of colour variations ranging from Orange /Red, to the yellow range (almost White to Butter).
Agapanthus are sun loving, while Clivias are shade loving. Both Clivias and Agapanthus require good mulching as they have a shallow root habit, and Agas will bake in the hot sun with inadequate mulching.
Happy Gardening
Steve and Ann