Cattleya schilleriana x violacea
 

Some more pictures from my Greenhouse..

Cattleya schilleriana x violacea

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/al...6563636439.jpg

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/al...3138303637.jpg

It's GORGEOUS :drool: :drool: :drool:

Excellent looking flowers, Frank. I can see the influence of each species in that one. Do you grow mostly cattleyas, or do you have a diverse collection of orchids?

Steve

Its gorgeous!! Is it scented?

What a beauty. It is an excellent primary hybrid.

Very pretty. Is it fragrant?

Yes, it is scented.....but i don´t like it:lol:

Hello Steve,

I only have Cattleya,Laelia,Sophronitis and Encyclia. Not more;)..... But maybe sometime, I will grow some other species.

Great plant, Frank! love the influence of C. violaceae in it... Do you by chance have pure C. violaceae in your collection?

I like this one. Its very unique. Thanks for showing!!

Curiosity got the best of me so I had to see
Here are both parents -
Cattleya schilleriana - IOSPE PHOTOS
Cattleya violacea - IOSPE PHOTOS
Nice combo! :clap:
It's pretty for something that isn't pleasing to the nose :)

I don't know your experience but I think for the beginner or even intermediate grower it is wise to stick to several varities and get their culture down pat before venturing off into some of the more difficult growers. Anyway there are so many varieties, colors, shapes etc. within an alliance to make your heart skip a beat rather than killing so many with less than desirable cultural conditions. Very nice orchid, indeed.