Laelia purpurata var. flamea caerulea

[Rosim_in_BR]

Originally Posted by Frdemetr

What luck! Tell me, from which G Patto crossing is it? "Minha Gilda" x self? "Minha Gilda" x sib?

This is a plant I personally chose at Geraldo's nursery, Frederico. I spent the whole morning inspecting every plant he had in bloom until I find this in the middle of the plants that came from the selfing of 'Minha Gilda'. By the way, 'Minha Gilda' the mother plant, was in full bloom there and I could compare both. As far as form is concerned, both are practically the same, but color in the petals of this one covers a larger area than 'Minha Gilda'. Yes, great luck!

Originally Posted by Kathy in WPalmBeach, FL

What an awesome flower! I love L purpurata. In fact, in my opinion it is the perfect orchid - especially from the Cattleya alliance. It's a good grower and such a stately plant that requires little or no staking. There are so many different varieties and color forms to keep things interesting! Your var, flammea coerulea is exquisite. Congratulations!

We share the same opinion, Kathy! There's nothing like L. purpurata in full bloom. And its genetic instability generates a river of varieties which is makes our joy!