Interspecific hybrids — crosses between Clivia miniata and other Clivia species using both pod and pollen parent variants. Our exclusive Dream and Secret series are rare hybrids from Utopia Clivias, highly sought after by collectors worldwide. We are also proud to maintain one of the largest collections of versicolors available.
From our Lotter Legacy Interspecific Collection, bred by the late Rudo and Wessel Lotter, these plants are proven producers of exciting and distinctive breeding results.
Selfed. Selfing has consistently produced strong, stable results in interspecific Clivia breeding.
Brown Green × Jade Amber – A distinctive striped brown-and-green flower, selected for use in developing our bronze interspecific breeding lines.
From our Lotter Legacy Interspecific Collection, bred by the late Rudo and Wessel Lotter, these plants are proven producers of exciting and distinctive breeding results. This plant is an exceptional, proven breeder.
Amazon – A dark bronze interspecific with broad foliage, recognised as an excellent breeder behind plants such as Radiant Girl, Artemis, Aero and their siblings.
Bravo × H × H – A strong brown-bronze interspecific, with excellent potential to produce outstanding brown interspecific offspring.
This cross is expected to produce outstanding brown interspecific plants.
The Boss – (Hirao × Bravo). A selection with outstanding colour and shape. The aim of this cross is to produce improved brown versicolor plants.
Secret Aspiration – (Soft Whisper × Strawberry Parfait) From our exclusive Secret Series, known for producing beautifully shaped versicolor plants in subsequent generations.
Limelight is a Lotter bred interspecific x self
Hirao x Gunrao - similar crosses had good results
Gem`s Dark Emperor is a well known clone from Gem`s.
Selfed to strengthen trait stability.
Ngome Green x Lene Peach - Beautiful yellow green with flared flowers. Lene is a peach ghost.
Selfing used to stabilise desirable traits and recover the peach colour.
Pink Nimbicola - Original Pink Nimicola from the late Attie Le Roux. This cross has produced some very good versi colours.
Secret Desire, a multiple show-winning Clivia, remains a cornerstone of our pink and versi-colour interspecific breeding — a proven, elite breeder delivering exceptional genetics for collectors. Exclusive to Utopia Clivias, our Secret Series produce a high percentage of versicolor (versi) offspring — distinctive, reliable genetics valued by serious collectors worldwide.
Green Paradox – (KB Versi × Green Phenomena) A first-flower versicolor with strong green pendant blooms, an unusual and distinctive plant.
With both parents displaying strong green in the flowers, this cross is expected to pass this trait into the next generation.
Chameleon — a dynamic interspecific Clivia bred by Hilton Atherstone — is renowned for its colour-shifting blooms as they mature. An exceptional pollen parent producing extraordinary colour variations, prized by serious collectors worldwide.
Bronze Robusta × Choco – A first-generation plant displaying deep bronze colour and very large blooms.
Shaka F1 – (VdL Multi Petal × Shaka) A seed-grown plant ex Paul Kloeck, noted for its exceptional dark brown flower.
Breeding for dark brown interspecifics.
(Lyns Parfait x Ngome Yellow)
Selfed to enhance vigour while preserving key traits.
(Charls Green x TKO) - Good green. Breeding for complex brown tones.
Autumn Angel - (Autumn Whisper x Bell Boy) Bred from the renowned Autumn Whisper, these seedlings carry proven genetics for producing rare brown and bronze shades.
Chestnut - Bronze red interspecific with green tips and large flowers with a good flare.
Chameleon — a dynamic interspecific Clivia bred by Hilton Atherstone — is renowned for its colour-shifting blooms as they mature. An exceptional pollen parent producing extraordinary colour variations, prized by serious collectors worldwide.
Ngome Crown Jewel - Ngome f2 with some variegation. Best on Show GRCC Wildernis Exhibition 2025
Chameleon — a dynamic interspecific Clivia bred by Hilton Atherstone — is renowned for its colour-shifting blooms as they mature. An exceptional pollen parent producing extraordinary colour variations, prized by serious collectors worldwide.
Happy Wanderer Superior — the finest sibling from the Wanderer Series by the late Val Thurston — is a large, show-quality Clivia with full umbels of bold blooms, proven to produce striking versi colours.
Warmheart – One of the most iconic interspecific Clivias ever bred. A true benchmark in South African breeding, opening new pathways in interspecific hybridisation. Part of our Lotter Legacy Collection.
Apple Candy A - bred from Ngome with a very high flower count.
Exciting cross.
Secret Desire, a multiple show-winning Clivia, remains a cornerstone of our pink and versi-colour interspecific breeding — a proven, elite breeder delivering exceptional genetics for collectors. Exclusive to Utopia Clivias, our Secret Series produce a high percentage of versicolor (versi) offspring — distinctive, reliable genetics valued by serious collectors worldwide.
Secret Estelle - From our famous Secret Series. These plants have proven to breed versi`s in the next generation.
Expecting very good versicolors from this cross.
Chameleon — a dynamic interspecific Clivia bred by Hilton Atherstone — is renowned for its colour-shifting blooms as they mature. An exceptional pollen parent producing extraordinary colour variations, prized by serious collectors worldwide.
Japanese Broad Leaf × Gems Golden Renaissance – A Gems-bred plant with a full umbel, offering excellent potential for future breeding.
Phenomena – Best at the GRCC Interspecific Show 2016, this plant lives up to its name: a phenomenal specimen with large, multi-colour flowers and strong green highlights.
Ngome Crown Jewel - Ngome f2 with some variegation. Best on Show GRCC Wildernis Exhibition 2025
Pondo Expectation - a long awaited plant bred by Francois v Rooyen from the famous Robusta Pondo Perfection.
Secret Hope - Exclusive to Utopia Clivias, our Secret Series are proven elite breeders producing a high percentage of versicolor (versi) offspring — distinctive, reliable genetics valued by serious collectors worldwide.
Warmheart – One of the most iconic interspecific Clivias ever bred. A true benchmark in South African breeding, opening new pathways in interspecific hybridisation. Part of our Lotter Legacy Collection.
Light of Dawn - a sibling from the Wanderer Series by the late Val Thurston. Breeding for large, high flower-count umbels in peach, pink and versi hues.
Autumn Angel - (Autumn Whisper x Bell Boy) Bred from the renowned Autumn Whisper, these seedlings carry proven genetics for producing rare brown and bronze shades. Time and again, this line has demonstrated its value as a consistent, high-impact breeding plant.
Ginger Biscuit -(My Precious x Gingerbells) My Precious is a Nobilis f1 interspecific and Gingerbells is a well know Lotter hybrid.
Pondo Expectation - a long awaited plant bred by Francois v Rooyen from the famous Robusta Pondo Perfection.
Papaya x Hirao - A cross with outstanding colour and perfect shape. (Breeding for bold, earthy brown shades)
Autumn Angel - (Autumn Whisper x Bell Boy) Bred from the renowned Autumn Whisper, these seedlings carry proven genetics for producing rare brown and bronze shades. Time and again, this line has demonstrated its value as a consistent, high-impact breeding plant.
Malachite x Hirao - a first flower of 2025 selected for its dark green and bronze flowers.
Combining elite genetics and exceptional colour aimed at producing next-level flowers.
Artemis – (Amazon × Brown Eyed Girl) A striking interspecific with rare green-and-bronze colouring, making it highly distinctive.
(Autumn Whisper x Maddie) - Bred from the renowned Autumn Whisper, these seedlings carry proven genetics for producing rare brown and bronze shades. Time and again, this line has demonstrated its value as a consistent, high-impact breeding plant.
Autumn Promise - (Autumn Child x Autumn Whisper) The most exceptional outcome of 2025 from our breeding program. Bred from the renowned Autumn Whisper, these seedlings carry proven genetics for producing rare brown and bronze shades.
Malachite × Spearmint – Sibling C – Displays bronze-green tones as it matures. Strong genetics for breeding bronze-green interspecific plants.
Stanmore Bronzed Green Girl – Imported from Australia in 2016, a rare and proven breeder known for consistently producing green-toned blooms, strong leaf pinstriping, and compact growth. Highly sought after for serious breeding programmes.
Woodlands Merlot - Pure Appleblossom genetics.
Woodland`s Bells - Our first pure Appleblossom interspecific — similar crosses have produced pink and speckled pink interspecific blooms, indicating strong potential for distinctive colour expression.
Vico Pink Crystal - Vico Pinks — Utopia Clivias’ signature pink line, bred for pure colour, elegant flower form, and elite breeding genetics.
Lemon`n Lime - Group 1 yellow green interspecific. Similar crosses have bred stunning versi colours.
Similar crosses have flowered large peach pink bells.
Cameo f2 with beautiful colours and shape. - Breeding to enhance and refine similar colour tones.
(Autumn Child x Autumn Whisper) The most exceptional outcome of 2025 from our breeding program. Bred from the renowned Autumn Whisper, these seedlings carry proven genetics for producing rare brown and bronze shades. Time and again, this line has demonstrated its value as a consistent, high-impact breeding plant.
Interspecific breeding
