Clivia Society of New South Wales Inc

30/09/2026

Winner of the People's Choice Joe and Josephine de Aquino.

Winner of the First Time Flowering Plant James Koutsoukos

27/09/2026

More photos from our 2026 spring show.

19/09/2026

🌸 A Wonderful Opening Day at Our 2026 Spring Show! 🌸

The Spring Show opened its doors at 9.00 am, with an enthusiastic crowd lined up to admire the beautiful flowers and purchase the latest Clivia varieties available in our sales room.

By midday, approximately 70% of the plants had already sold, while seed sales have also been exceptionally strong. We have enjoyed a steady flow of visitors throughout the day.

Society President Adrian Bligh gave the opening address, thanking everyone whose hard work made the show possible. He then welcomed Professor Brett Summerell to officially open the show, with Graham Ross also sharing a few words.

Thank you to our members, exhibitors, volunteers and visitors for making the opening day such a wonderful success!

The plant sales area will be fully topped up overnight, so don’t worry if you missed out today—there will be another wonderful selection available tomorrow.

The show continues tomorrow at Thornleigh Community Centre from 9.00 am to 3.00 pm. We look forward to seeing you there!

18/09/2026

🌼 Our 2026 Spring Show is ready to bloom! 🌼

A very big thank you to all our Society members and exhibitors who turned up today to help set up the Clivia Society of NSW’s 2026 Spring Show.

Despite most of Sydney’s clivias still being in bud following a wet winter and a cold start to spring, we have some fine examples of Clivia breeding on display and more than 100 beautiful plants in the show.

Our plant sales area is also full of delightful plants-from genuine bargains to special plants for breeders, enthusiasts and collectors.

Please come along to the Thornleigh Community Centre this weekend. We would love to see you there and share our passion for clivias and gardening!

📍 Thornleigh Community Centre
🕘 Saturday: 9.00 am–4.00 pm
🕘 Sunday: 9.00 am–3.00 pm

President
Clivia Society of NSW Inc.

18/08/2026

Some Clivia oddities

17/08/2026

03/08/2026

🌸 **The Clivia Society of NSW Spring Show is Back!** 🌸

Join us for one of Australia's premier Clivia events and experience a spectacular display of these beautiful flowering plants in full bloom.

🌼 **2026 Clivia Society of NSW Spring Show**
📅 **Saturday 19 & Sunday 20 September 2026**
🕘 **9:00am - 4:00pm Saturday** & **9:00am - 3:00pm Sunday**
📍 **Thornleigh Community Centre**
🪴 Hundreds of stunning Clivias on display
🛍️ Plants and seeds available for purchase
💬 Friendly growers on hand to answer your questions
☕ Refreshments available throughout the day

🎤 **Official Opening: ** Saturday morning by **Professor Brett Summerell**, renowned plant pathologist and former Chief Scientist and Director of the Australian Institute of Botanical Science.

🎟️ **Admission: $5 per person**
👧 **Children under 16: Free**

Whether you're an experienced collector, a keen gardener, or simply looking for an enjoyable day out, there's something for everyone.

Come along, discover the incredible diversity of Clivias, meet fellow plant enthusiasts, and perhaps take home a beautiful new addition to your collection.

We look forward to welcoming you!

03/08/2026

A Wonderful Day at the Australian PlantBank

What a fantastic day spent exploring the incredible **Australian PlantBank** and **Connections Garden** at the Australian Botanic Garden, Mount Annan, with members of the **Clivia Society of NSW** and the **African Violet Association of Australia**.

Our day began with a fascinating behind-the-scenes tour of the Australian PlantBank, where we discovered the vital work being done to conserve Australia's unique flora. It was amazing to learn how seeds are collected, tested, dried and stored to safeguard countless native plant species for future generations. We also saw how tissue culture is used to preserve species that can't be stored as seed—an incredible blend of science and conservation.

After lunch, we explored the beautiful Connections Garden with one of the Garden's knowledgeable guides. Along the way we admired an extraordinary female cycad covered in cones, examined a giant bunya pine cone up close, sampled delicious Davidson plum jam, and discovered the remarkable adaptations that make Australia's native plants so unique.

Beyond the plants, the day was a wonderful opportunity to spend time with fellow plant enthusiasts, share knowledge, exchange ideas and enjoy great company.

A sincere thank you to the staff and guides at the Australian PlantBank for their generosity, enthusiasm and wealth of knowledge. Your passion made the day both educational and inspiring.

📷 **Photo Highlights**
🌿 The striking mirrored entrance to the Australian PlantBank, with the beautiful Lichen Garden beneath, created from recycled heritage sandstone.
🌱 Learning how Australia's native seeds are carefully preserved for future generations.
🧫 Discovering tissue culture techniques used to conserve rare and difficult-to-grow plant species.
🌲 Getting up close to a massive bunya pine cone and learning about its importance to Aboriginal culture.
🌴 Admiring one of the tour's highlights—a magnificent female cycad displaying spectacular cones, a reminder that these ancient plants have survived for more than 250 million years.

A wonderful day of learning, conservation, friendship and a shared passion for plants. We look forward to the next adventure! 🌿😊