Lc. Mini Purple caerulea
 

This is a well-known primary cross between Laelia pumila and Cattleya walkeriana, using the 'blue' varieties in this case. Having such a fragrant parents it is also very perfumed, as expected!

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WOW! :yikes: Gorgeous colour!

I think it's a wonderful flower. Thanks for sharing.
Carl

I like the colors. They are very beautiful.

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Very nice, Mauro. I really like the walkeriana shape and size.

Kim

Beautiful, I love the blue lip and the way their lined up like that!

So beautiful!

Thank you all! It really is a charming little plant!

Oh how cute!! I have the mini purple 'blue hawaii' but it only puts out 1 new growth and 1 bloom at a time, but it is very consistent!! I like yours very much :D

Mine has three growths with two flowers on each, Becky. Unfortunately, one of the growths is a little late and only now the leaf is opening to show the two buds...!

:drool: Stunning ! WOW - thanks for showing us

That is so beautiful thanks for sharing.

Sheridan

Wow! Gorgeous, Mauro!! Amazing color. And just the perfect size for me. So when are you sending it up to NY? :evil:

It's quite lovely, Mauro!

A real knockout Mauro!!

Mini Purple is a great plant! I have the darker version, and didn't know that the coerulea version was available - but of course, why shouldn't it be?! This cross has a wonderful fragrance as well - an extra treat for an already great plant - thanks for sharing yours Mauro!
Don in CA

Very beautiful and great job of growing. I like the bluish color and shape of the flowers.

I've seen the regular colored clones, some really dark, as you mention Don, and also this caerulea variation. But, you know, I really, really would love to see the alba version. I am amost sure it does not exist yet!

I agree - an alba version would be a great cross! Someone should make it. Any takers out there?
Don in CA