C. Bob Betts 'White Lightning' AM/AOS (and more)

[marie458]

The garden is strong this month with some gorgeous frilly, floofy and fragrant blooms. Enjoy!


C. Bob Betts 'White Lightning' AM/AOS
(C. Bow Bells x C. mossiae)



C. Dinard 'Blue Heaven' AM/AOS
(C. Saint Gothard × C. Dinah)



Rlc. Achung Ruby 'Red Ribbon'
(C. Tainan City x Rlc. Sanyung Ruby)



Rlc. Susan Fender 'Cinnamon Stick' AM/AOS
(Rlc. Caesar's Head × C. Mary Ellen Carter)
X Rlc. Hilo Grand
(C. Orglade's Grand x Rlc. Success Dream)

[Louis_W]

All four are spectacular! Especially love those first two!

[Keysguy]

Bob Betts is a classic. In my mind, Cattleyas don't come much better than that.

[BON]

And it was just one week ago that the decades old popular clone ‘White Lightning’ was awarded a 87 point award of merit. Mine is just getting ready to bloom, and I can only imagine thousands of growers around the globe are enjoying its beauty. Thank you Hausermann!

[marie458]

Originally Posted by Louis_W

All four are spectacular! Especially love those first two!

Yes, both Bob Betts and Dinard are exquisite representatives of orchid excellence. I just edited my photo label of C. Dinard to show that 'Blue Heaven' is also an awarded clone.

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Originally Posted by Keysguy

Bob Betts is a classic. In my mind, Cattleyas don't come much better than that.

Agreed! It has also been a very prolific bloomer for me. Last season C. Bob Betts 'White Lightning' set a new record in my garden as a 1st-time bloomer -- 6 huge, gorgeous blooms on three spikes. This year it gave me 7 flowers on two spikes! I wonder what next season will bring