Laelia purpurata var. carnea and schusteriana
 

The carnea on the left is from H&R and the schusteriana on the right is from Miranda.

It wouldn’t be summertime without purpuratas!

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:drool: Fabulous!

Thanks, Sonya!

The schusteriana is crazy beautiful. Really, that lip is mesmerizing. Having never grown this species, can you tell me if the flowers have any scent?

Steve

OH OH OOOOO!!

Steve - The flowers have a slight licorice scent. That fragrance is distinctive for this species.
Bayard

Beautiful

I really enjoyed seeing both of these beautiful orchids! Thanks for sharing them!

Those are both wonderful! The colour on the schusteriana is inky deep!

Wow!! Stunning!! Great color combo having those two side by side!