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GLOW IN THE dark

they’re luminous and lovely on a gloomy winter’s day as they shine like little beacons of orange, red, yellow and cream under the shade of a tree. Clivias or kaffir lilies (C. miniata) are the go-to plant for winter flowering in a dry, dark corner of your garden, with their fat clusters of 10-20 trumpet-shaped, iridescent flowers. The bright colours bring a touch of the tropics to your winter garden. Or grow them indoors where you can have a roaring blaze without the hassle of cleaning out the fireplace the next morning.

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