This week’s Orchid of the week is… Cym. Sarah Jean Parentage: This is a cross between Cym. floribundum × Cym. Sleeping Beauty Registered: 1973 The reason why it’s our Orchid of the Week: Cym. Sarah Jean is probably the most popular and successful miniature pendulous Cymbidium orchid ever. It has been widely awarded since its release, everywhere around […]
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This week’s Orchid of the week is… Cym. Lancashire Khan Parentage: This is a cross between Cym. Cronulla × Cym. Lancashire Rose Registered: 1995 The reason why it’s our Orchid of the Week: Quite by accident, this week’s Orchid of the Week is a descendant of last week’s Orchid of the Week – Cym. Sensation. Bred by Greg
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This weeks Orchid of the week is… Cym. Bennett-Poei Parentage: This is a cross between Cym. iridioides × Cym. tracyanum Registered: 1903 The reason why it’s our Orchid of the Week: This week’s Orchid of the Week is one of my biggest favourites – the Primary Hybrid of Cym. Bennett-Poei. I have two forms of Bennett-Poei, ‘Atlantis’ and
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This weeks Orchid of the week is… Cym. Regal Flames ‘Queen of Hearts’ Parentage: This is a cross between Cym. Wyong Flame × Cym. Alexandra’s Flame Registered: 2010 The reason why it’s our Orchid of the Week: This week’s Orchid of the Week is a brilliant bold red bred from good, popular parents. Although not part of my
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This weeks Orchid of the week is… Cym. Marilyn Thomas Parentage: This is a cross between Cym. Vibrant Bliss × Cym. Pharaoh’s Star Registered: 2006 The reason why it’s our Orchid of the Week: This week’s Orchid of the Week is a very nice bright colourful yellow with big 100mm round flowers. Again, this one is quite popular with
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This weeks Orchid of the week is… Cym. Harbour City ‘Sydney’ Parentage: This is a cross between Cym. Blazing Fury × Cym. Lunakira Registered: 2009 The reason why it’s our Orchid of the Week: This week’s Orchid of the Week is a lovely orange colour still widely available. Quite popular with the backyard enthusiast it is a classic modern
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This weeks Orchid of the week is… Cym. Wallacia Parentage: This is a cross between Cym. Warona × Cym. Alnwick Castle Registered: 1974 The reason why it’s our Orchid of the Week: This week’s Orchid of the Week has been a very popular plant over the years, and shows some lovely colour with a very bright orange with yellow,
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This weeks Orchid of the week is… Cym. Foxfire Amber ‘Dural’ Parentage: This is a cross between Cym. Lunar Wall × Cym. Electric Ladyland Registered: 2006 The reason why it’s our Orchid of the Week: This week’s Orchid of the Week is another tried and tested performer. A very popular Cymbidium since release and a nice bold orange flower.
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This weeks Orchid of the week is… Cym. Hazel Tyres Parentage: This is a cross between Cym. Sussex Dawn × Cym. Cariga Registered: 1976 The reason why it’s our Orchid of the Week: This week’s Orchid of the Week is a tried and tested performer. A very popular Cymbidium since release and a wonderful attractive white flower with a
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This weeks Orchid of the week is… Cym. Edward Marshall ‘Mali’ Parentage: This is a cross between Cym. Albatross × Cym. Doris Registered: 1925 The reason why it’s our Orchid of the Week: This week’s Orchid of the Week is an oldie, but still a very popular Cym in cultivation today. Both Cym. Albatross and Cym. Doris were very
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This weeks Orchid of the week is… Cym. Marilyn Hatfield Parentage: This is a cross between Cym. James Toya × Cym. Flaming Pepper Registered: 2016 The reason why it’s our Orchid of the Week: This week’s Orchid of the Week is a product of the work of George Hatfield, from Hatfield Orchids in the U.S. George is a very
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This weeks Orchid of the week is… Cym. mastersii Parentage: This is a species Cym, so there are no parents. Registered: 1845 The reason why it’s our Orchid of the Week: I’m indulging myself this week! As a species Cymbidium lover, this is one of my favourites, and this year, this plant has done itself proud
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This weeks Orchid of the week is… Cym. Valley Picture Parentage: Cym. Valley Angel × Cym. Valley Furnace Registered: 1992 The reason why it’s our Orchid of the Week: Brown Cymbidiums come in and out of favour over the years, and they aren’t the most desired of colours, but this one was a nice addition to my collection about
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This weeks Orchid of the week is… Cym. Green Opal ‘Vic’ Parentage: Cym. Valley Oracle × Cym. Valley Zenith Registered: 2016 The reason why it’s our Orchid of the Week: Greens are a wonderful addition to a collection, and this one is a big flowerer with lovely shape and a very subtle lip. It is a large plant with
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This weeks Orchid of the week is… Cym. Darch Primary Parentage: Cym. iridioides ‘Lansdale’ x Cym. munronianum Registered: 2021 The reason why it’s our Orchid of the Week: A new primary hybrid is not all that common these days, and this one comes from Ezi-Gro Orchids in Western Australia. I obtained it as an un-flowered seedling
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