The name interspecific Clivia may be unfamiliar to the general public, yet these hybrids are grown and admired by collectors worldwide. Interspecifics are the result of crossing Clivia miniata with other Clivia species, such as gardenii, nobilis, or caulescens. The resulting plants combine the best traits of both parents, often with larger, pendulous, and more open flowers than those seen in wild species.
This modern breeding trend not only expands the Clivia palette but also introduces plants that:
Flower between May and September, offering off-season colour in the garden
Display unusual flower shapes and pastel shades in advanced generations (F2 and F3)
Grow robustly, with increased resistance to pests and diseases
We are proud to include some of Rudo Lotter’s most celebrated interspecific hybrids in our collection, all originally bred by Wessel Lotter. These include registered names such as Cinderella, Moondrops, Ginger Bells, Ruben, Sunrise Surprise, Brown Eyed Girl, Rosy Cheeks, Pink Baby, and the acclaimed Chanel.
Our Breeding Lines
The “Secret” Series
Bred from Stella Parish miniata × 5 Star (gardenii × group 1 yellow), these plants produce large, recurved flowers in soft, romantic shades of pink. Now in the F3 generation, blooms are even larger and more refined. All plants in this line are registered with the International Clivia Register.
The “Dream” Series
Descended from a selfed Nakamura interspecific, these plants are known for their picotee edging, broad leaves (up to 90mm), and large semi-open flowers in soft pastels. We’ve begun crossing this line with the Secret Series, with first flowers showing layered pink blushes and subtle contrasts.
Versi Colour Range
Our newest breeding project focuses on the versi colour gene, producing flowers in pink, brick, red, and bronze tones. These genes are highly dominant and carry well into the next generation, even when only used on the pollen side. We’ve recently flowered some remarkable new versi colour Clivias from this line.
One of our proudest achievements is Secret Desire, a standout interspecific that won Best Interspecific on Show in Port Elizabeth (2009), celebrated for its rare colouration and superior flower form.
We invite you to browse the gallery and discover the quiet charm, innovation, and blooming potential of these extraordinary hybrids.
Interspecific Clivias are not only rare — they’re revolutionary.
