Clivia Breeding
Clivia breeding is the science of improving Clivia plants through controlled pollination, careful selection, and generation-by-generation refinement. With 28 years of dedicated breeding expertise, Utopia Clivias has developed exceptional new varieties across both miniata and pendulous lines. Our breeding program has produced many rare, distinctive flowers — including multiple top show winners — and continues to push the boundaries of colour, form, and plant quality.
"Clivias in Their Prime: How Flower Count Improves with Age and Maturity"
Clivia Flower Power: Why Bloom Count Improves with MaturityClivias are long-lived, rewarding plants that often hold a…
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Third Time Lucky — How We Created Exceptional Recurved Versi-Colour Clivias
Third Time "Lucky"By Carrie Krüger, Utopia CliviasTwelve years ago, I shared a short article about an intriguing,…
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Clivia Species Compared: Key Differences Between Gardenii, Robusta & Caulescens
The Subtle Differences Between Clivia gardenii, robusta and caulescensBy Carrie Kruger – Utopia CliviasIn the…
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Timeless Classic Clivias: A history
“Some of our favourites”By Luke and Carrie Krüger, Utopia CliviasAccording to the Collins Dictionary, something “…
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Why Interspecific Clivias Are the Future of Clivia Gardening by Carrie Kruger
Excerpt from the July 2022 edition of SA Garden&Home Magazine The Future of Clivias: Why Interspecific Hybrids…
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Interspecific Clivia Breeding: Colours, History & Future Potential (By Carrie Kruger, Utopia Clivias)
Explore the exciting world of interspecific clivia breeding—learn how unique species crosses are producing vibrant…
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Ghosts: Are they real? (Breeding with Ghost2)
Ghosts: Are they real? written by Carrie Kruger: Utopia Clivias, SA “Ghost flowers”– This…
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Clivia Breeding Inspirations: Tribute to Legendary Growers | Utopia Clivias
Dedicated to the Growers and Their Plants Who Have Inspired MeMy inspiration for Clivia breeding has always come from…
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Robusta: My Favourite Autumn Flower and a Breeder’s Dream By Carrie Krüger, Utopia Clivias
Discover why Clivia robusta is a standout autumn bloomer and a powerful breeding parent for bold colours, large umbels…
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To self, or not to self?
To Self-Pollinate or Not? Insights from Carrie Kruger, Utopia Clivias SAOne of the most frequently asked questions…
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Clivia Breeding & Inspiration: Expert Articles from Utopia Clivias
Clivia Articles & Breeding InsightsWelcome to our collection of informative and inspiring articles on clivia…
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Power Point presentations from Utopia Clivias
Enjoy these Power point presentations prepared and presented to various clubs by Carrie Kruger of Utopia Clivias.
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Utopia Clivias` new Vico Pink breeding
Utopia`s Vico PinksBy Carrie Kruger Utopia Clivias Since registering our original Vico Pink plants in 2016, collectors…
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Breeding Pink Interspecific Clivias – The Story Behind the Secret Series
The Secret Series: A Journey into Pink InterspecificsBy Carrie Krüger – Utopia CliviasPink Clivias remain among the…
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The Dream Series: A Clivia Collection Born to Inspire By Carrie Krüger – Utopia Clivias
Discover the story behind Utopia Clivias’ Dream Series—unique interspecifics with broad leaves, bold blooms, and…
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Taking interspecific breeding one step further
Taking interspecific breeding a step further: By Carrie Kruger Utopia Clivias Interspecific flowering season is…
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A Star is Born: The Story of Star Green Clivia
A Star is Born: The Story of Star GreenBy Carrie Kruger, Utopia Clivias, South AfricaThe name “Star Green” makes every…
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Interspecific Clivias: The Future of Clivia Breeding
Discover the beauty and potential of Interspecific Clivias – hybrid plants created by crossing different Clivia species…
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