Cattleya intermedia var. coerulea
 

First time blooming!

I got this a couple of years ago as a large seedling/nbs. I am a bit disappointed as it should be aquinii variety as well. I don't know if it's possible that it may have splash petals in the future ? I love it, even if not.

I wasn't aware that the blooms would be so large in relation to the size of the plant! I kept thinking surely the buds would open, and they kept getting bigger! Blooms are 4" across - the growth they are on has a 3 - 3.5" pbulb topped by 4" foliage.

If happy sap is an indication, this plant is ecstatic ;)

Thanks for looking :)

Another one that is pure, simple beauty.

Outstanding, Sonya.

Gorgeous!

and your getting real good with that camera. Beauty

Stunning. This one has blown me away.

Well done.

Kim

A Beauty

Gorgeous - I can see why you are thrilled.

Brooke

Thank you all so very much! :)
This is definitely a keeper! :D

I totally love that one!

Sonya,
This is Catt is a real stunner! Congrats!!

Thanks silken, Steve :blushing:

:) jus catchin up ..did it bloom this year? I got mine from SVO a few years ago and its just budding.. Nice purty flowers! mine is actually the c. intermedia Aquino x C. Claesiana v. coerulea ‘Haneda’ which SVO called C Claesinter. happy happy happy!!

Awesome!

Yes, mine just started opening blooms yesterday - they look great again this year! I was expecting aquinnii (both parents were aquinniis according to the tag), but as great as the blooms are, I am still very happy with them! :D

Would love more pics!

I missed this one last year. Glad it's blooming for you again this year.

I'll say that's a keeper. It's gorgeous!!!