Hybrid seedling plant in a 50mm tube.
The outstanding flower qualities of Legendary (Pot. Jerry Rehfield x Pot. Lebenkreis) can only be described as amazing. The flower shape and lip look just like those of a 7” standard-sized Cattleya flower, but they’re not! The plant is just 8” tall, and the flower is 3.5” across. Loud Nine (Pot. Rubescence x Sl. Orpetii) is spectacular, with small plants producing flowers nearly 3” across in a vibrant true red with dark burgundy lips. We have high expectations for this grex, large red flowers, superior shape, full ruffled lips, small plants and vigorous growers!
Imported Seedling from Sunset Valley Orchids, USA. Picture shows the parent of this cross. The above description was written by Fred Clarke and details the expectation of this hybrid.
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