Cattleya nobilior var amaliae 'Hawaiian Snowball' x 'Hawaiian Blanc'

[isurus79]

Much better idea of what this one looks like! I love the amaliaes and this one should put on a great show next bloom!

[katrina]

The better light picture shows the beautiful light coloration. It might develop a bit more depth to that blushing on the lip w/in a few days.

Yes, I have the same plant. I picked it up at a show in Feb '15...it was in bloom so I was able to see how nice it is. I had a coerulea nobilior that I got a few years back and when it bloomed out last year it was awful and, at that point, I wasn't willing to spend the money these guys demand only to turn around and pitch it when I see the flower. I could see the flower was really good...I bought it. Mine is in bud right now so this will be the first bloom that I can actually take credit for. And I'm thrilled! I love these guys...both nobilior and walkerianas.

Of course, having good luck w/one...I got brave and bought another coerulea at our spring show and it's still a year (at least) away from blooming...fingers crossed I didn't waste my money.

FWIW - I'm fairly certain both our Snowball x Blanc clones came from H&R nursery. Known for very good nobiliors...as well as walkerianas. And, I'm pretty sure the nobilior coerulea I got this spring also came from them so I'm very hopeful it'll be good.

[smweaver]

Really attractive bloom on this one. I like the subtle colors and the nice shape.

[Subrosa]

Fragrance is starting to ramp up. I'd swear it smells exactly like my Gongora fulva. And the Gongora is getting close to opening up a new spike full of blooms, so a side by side comparison could happen.