ABC GARDENING AUSTRALIA recognises Peter as 'KING OF CLIVIAS'
'KING OF CLIVIAS'
Costa Georgiadis and the Gardening Australia film crew attended our Wedderburn breeding facility on 12th September 2023 filming all day, returning the following week to film the very latest results as they opened.
Recorded are details of Peter's operation, targets, history, breeding techniques, germination in progress and more!
Images show just some of the latest Clivia breeding results achieved by Peter after nearly 20 years of focused planning and breeding development.
GREEN CLIVIA SEEDLINGS
BI-COLOUR PICOTEE - DESCRIPTION
The principal characterisitc of a "BI-COLOUR" is different colours exhibited on both the outside as well as corresponding inside of the ALTERNATING petals.
The 'PICOTEE' element relates to splashes of pigment appearing on the inside tip margins - sometimes quite faint.
Truly beautiful.
Pictured is one of my master BI-COLOUR PICOTEE breeding selection.
To purchase SELFINGS of this outstanding plant, CLICK HERE
STOCKS OF CLIVIAS - NOTE
The extraordinary demand for our Clivias has depleted some current stock items. Further stock is being released as ready.
ALL 2023 SEED has been germinated and will be released progressively during 2025. 2024 seed has been harvested and is being germinated.
THE FOLLOWING CLIVIA SEEDLINGS HAVE BEEN RELEASED:
- CHINESE BLUSH (Chinese Blush X Chinese Blush] (Compact - Pink edged rich cream)
- APPLEBLOSSOM Q4 X SELF [PALE PINK BI-COLOUR]
- BEST GREEN X GREEN OF 2023
- GREEN [VT.88 X Hey's Kermit]
- VERSICOLOUR/777 [Fairytale X (Xanto X Hirao) & (X TK x Hirao)
- BRIGHT EUROPEAN PEACH
- PICOTEE BI-COLOUR
- DEEP BRONZE splash on TERRACOTTA background
- PINK EUROPEAN PEACH (soft pastel pink)
IMAGES of parents will be displayed and may include Peter's notes on the targeted outcome of each cross.
SEEDLINGS will be individually wrapped and sent with a little damp sphagnum moss, please discard this before planting.
SHIPPING by AUSTRALIA POST - [EXPRESS recommended]
Shipping to SOUTH AUSTRALIA available.
Enjoy the results of Peter's work.
SPLASH and MISTY SEEDLING RELEASE
My 'SPLASH' and 'MISTY' type seedlings will be made available in the third week of September 2025.
I have targeted QUADRICOLOURED florets, outer[reverse] BI-COLOUR. Inner [face] VERSICOLOUR and MISTED patterns. Anticipate both cupped and reflexed forms. Look forward to flowering extraordinary flowers.
SPLASH and MISTY seedlings will be dispatched BARE ROOTED ready for potting up or going straight into the garden.
Please discard any sphagnum moss packaging before planting
FULL GARDENING AUSTRALIA EPISODE: #35
https://iview.abc.au/show/gardening-australia/series/35/video/RF2305V020S00
CONTENT SPECIFIC LINK - 'King of Clivias'
https://www.abc.net.au/gardening/how-to/King-of-clivias/103973126
Green Clivias
Green Clivias are a distinct sub group [GROUP 2] within the species Clivia miniata.
They are easily identified by their crean/lemon/lime and green flowers. Intensity of the green is definitely influenced by the level of nutrition.
Plants in the grex that I favour were originally developed by Japanese breeders Nakamura and Koki. They are generally more compact with medium width leaves and very attractive dark contrasting foilage. I am continuing to develop variegation by careful selection and development of parents..
The potential for a broad range of diverse flower colours and patterns is at our fingertips as these beauties are only in their third decade of development. We are limited only by our imagination and level of patience.
Pictured - outstanding breeding master 'HEY'S KERMIT'
NB - IMAGES ARE NOT TO BE COPIED, DUPLICATED, OR TRANSMITTED IN ANY FORM OR MEDIA WITHOUT THE EXPRESS WRITTEN PERMISSION BY CONTACTING PETER
Current/latest bred GREEN CLIVIA seedlings are available in the shop - See Clivias GREEN
Contact:
peter@jcart.com.au
PLANTS CAN BE SENT TO WESTERN AUSTRALIA WITH A PERMIT. APPLY THROUGH W.A. STATE QUARANTINE SERVICE.