Barrita Orchids
100mm Cattleya Orchid Seedling SVO7921 (L. tenebrosa ‘Paul’ AM/AOS x L. purpurata ‘Claire’ AM/AOS)
Hybrid seedling plant in a 100mm pot. Near flowering size. Cross made by Fred Clarke, Sunset Valley Orchids, USA. Picture shows the parent of this cross. The following description was written by Fred and details the expectation of this hybrid.
This grex was registered 123 years ago and has been re-made many times over the years. With this remake, we have chosen to use two outstanding examples of the species. Pacavia has a handsome plant habit, robust growers with straight upright growths and leaves, they bloom reliably in the summer, mature plants are showstoppers. Expect impressive flower size, strong stems of 5-7, richly coloured dark purple flowers with bold contrasting lips
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We understand that you want the best possible plants. While it's possible that a leaf might have a minor chew mark or blemish, rest assured that our experienced team carefully selects the finest plants available for each order. Keep in mind that each cross has its own unique characteristics, so some plants may be smaller than others.