In Pursuit of the Perfect Red: Clivia Breeding Excellence
The perfect deep red Clivia still eludes breeders, but progress is being made. Most red Clivias on the market exhibit tulip-shaped flowers, while our aim is to develop true, dark reds with open or reflexed blooms—bringing together beauty, intensity, and ideal flower form.
Red has become the "new yellow" in Clivia breeding, and demand for high-quality red blooms is growing steadily. However, to achieve reliable red coloration in offspring, it is essential to cross only the best reds with one another. Through careful selection, we are producing lines where nearly all seedlings show strong red pigmentation, often visible even in the foliage. Many exhibit dark pigmentation at the base of the leaves, sometimes extending upward—an indicator of strong red genetics.
Popular reds in our breeding program include:
Hirao Red
T0 Red
Utopia Red
KV Reds
Introducing the Bronze Reds
We are also proud to introduce a new line of bronze-red Clivias, the result of crossing our best reds with bronze varieties. These hybrids produce stunning, unique tones that blend fiery red with metallic bronze undertones. One standout example from this line is:
Jungle Blood – A dramatic, deep red with rich bronze hues that shift subtly in the light.
This album highlights both the subtle, meditative beauty of foliar tepals and the vibrant drama of bold reds, showcasing the breadth and depth of our ongoing breeding efforts.
