More purpuratas
L. purpurata (f. cindarosa x f. schusteriana) is a cross of two semi-alba forms with very saturated color on the lips - cindarosa is more red and schusteriana more purple. The result almost glows. And L. purpurata f. russelliana 'Pinkie' has a special delicacy. These were both Santa Barbara Orchid Estate $7.50 show specials... they were seedlings when I got them, took 5 years so so to get each to a size big enough to bloom well, but now they put on a lovely show each year. I think both money and time well spent.
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