First C. Walkeriana Flower of the Season - ‘Mirtha Isabel Oliveros'

[Shadeflower]

all that's available at the moment here is an alba or a regular pink one. I'd rather wait.
Really kicking myself I didn't buy a "manhattan blue" last year when it was available.

I did get a Cattleya Final Blue. That is 75% walkeriana, not quite the right one but a nice one does seem to be quite rare.

[nhbeek]

Originally Posted by Shadeflower

all that's available at the moment here is an alba or a regular pink one. I'd rather wait.
Really kicking myself I didn't buy a "manhattan blue" last year when it was available.

I did get a Cattleya Final Blue. That is 75% walkeriana, not quite the right one but a nice one does seem to be quite rare.

Missed that you are in the UK. I have a 'Manhattan Blue' its a nice coerulea with great color and vigor, but not the pinnacle of walkeriana breeding.

It might be worth investigating importing some if you are really wanting a nice coerulea or other uncommon color forms.

I had a good experience importing a bunch of walkerianas from Orquidário Americana. Free shipping, good communication, no paperwork (may be different for you), and 1k order minimum.

I got a 4 bulb division with a spike that looks like this for $250