Photos from the Spring Show
On the 14th of November, we held our in-house Spring Show with all the late-flowering Cyms. Quite a few late-flowering species were exhibited along with several hybrids. A selection of photos featuring some of the plants are included here.
Cym. canaliculatum 'Jessica'
One of two impressive selections of this species shown at our November meeting. Both were bred by Russell Lynch of Russell's Orchids. He is currently selling off his remaining stock with the help of his daughter Vanessa, so if anyone would like a plant of 'Jessica', get in quick! https://www.facebook.com/people/Russells-Orchids/100063588546597/
Cym. canaliculatum 'Carbine'
This form used to be considered a separate variety in its own right (Cym. canaliculatum var. sparkesii) but is now just considered a colour form of the species. Russell Lynch, the breeder, explained that this was one of his best sparkesii selections with a glossy finish not found on many others. Some of its offspring, Cym. canaliculatum 'Bugaldi Carbine', are still available from Russell.
Cym. changningense 'Annalie'
This is a rare species that is closely related to Cym. lowianum and is likely the natural form of Lowio-Mastersii.
Cym. Francie Porter 'Enid'
One of the more dramatic late-flowering Cyms that has been around for about 20 years (it was first awarded in 2004). Unfortunately it has quite large foliage, a carryover from its grandparent madidum.
Cym. Kuranda
A very bright and clean-coloured example of this primary hybrid between two of the Australian species, Cym. madidum and Cym. suave.
Cym. Laramie Eagle 'Pink Champagne'
The only standard Cym shown on the night! The vast majority of showbench and cut flower standards are either finished or past their best by November.
Cym. Sleeping Sharon 'Carolyn'
This is an older cultivar (reg. 1996) that is still seen from time to time.
Cym. tigrinum
Another rare species that is not seen very often. It is quite compact, with a mature plant often only requiring a 100mm / 4 inch pot. Typical examples of the species usually have 3-4 flowers on a spike (which are oversized in comparison to the plant!), but exceptional forms with 6-7 have been recorded.