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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This weeks Orchid of the week is… Cym. Gentle Touch ‘Bon Bon’ Parentage: Cymbidium Amesbury × Cymbidium Borough Green Registered: 1996 The reason why it’s our Orchid of the Week: Greens aren’t as easy to come by compared to pinks and whites, so Gentle Touch is a great coloured intermediate Cym with interesting, and striking, lip markings. Registered by
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This weeks Orchid of the week is… Cym. Valley Olympic ‘Pink Perfection’ Parentage: Cymbidium Valley Winter × Cymbidium President Gorbachev Registered: 2004 The reason why it’s our Orchid of the Week: This Cymbidium plant is also one from my own private collection, obtained directly from the breeder, Valley Orchids. This photo is from my 2022 flowering. Both parents,
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This weeks Orchid of the week is… Cym. Molten Gold ‘Corinna’ Parentage: Cymbidium Scott’s Sunrise × Cymbidium Crater Registered: 1993 The reason why it’s our Orchid of the Week: This Cymbidium seedling is one from my own private collection, and was originally bred by Adelaide Orchids. Nado Lenkic from Springfield Orchids purchased a compot of the plants from
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This weeks Orchid of the week is… Cym. Robeson Gate ‘Edith’ Parentage: Cymbidium Devil Gate Drive × Cymbidium Paul Robeson Registered: 2022 The reason why it’s our Orchid of the Week: This Cymbidium seedling is one from my own private collection, and was originally bred by Guest Orchids in Adelaide with pollen provided by Andy Easton of New
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