Lc. Brian Wheeler ‘Grandson’ AM/AOS - Reliable Early Winter Flowers

[K-Sci]

Originally Posted by SouthPark

Agreeing with the above too. Link.

For comparison, here's a photo of my Betty Ford 'York' AM/AOS and Brian Wheeler 'Grandson' AM/AOS blooming at the same time in 2019. These are the only two large monopodial hybrid Cattelya I have in these large ceramic pots. They were repotted at the same time last year. Investigating...

Looking at the links provided and the names on my previous photos, there is no doubt that the labels got reversed. The yellow eyes and more intense flares are Brian Wheeler 'Grandson' AM/AOS with the darker flowers and more intense color matching Betty Ford 'York'. This also fits with my observation "The flairs on the tips of the petals are hardly noticeable this year. They were much larger last year". The reason - last year this plant was Betty Ford.

SouthPark, Bayard, DOM - Thanks!

-Keith

[nemesis]

what an incredible plant you have there! LOVELY!!!

[smweaver]

Your C. Betty Ford's quite a beauty. I know it has a great scent, but even if it didn't, those dark colors would be more than enough reason to want to grow this hybrid. Congratulations on the outstanding flower display.

Steve