C. Hardyana

Description

(warscewiczii x dowiana) A classic primary Cattleya hybrid that should have a place in every collection! This timeless cross was originally made in 1896 and was a major foundation of large-flowered Cattleya breeding. This remake uses a superior coerulea form of C. warscewiczii and a very good aurea form of C. dowiana and we’re anxiously awaiting what blooms out. You can expect mostly cream or white hopefully with a coerulea lip, maybe some semi-albas, and possibly some standard lavender. A prominent, dark dowiana lip and strong gold veining with yellow warscewiczii ‘eyes spots’ nearly always appears in this large, impressive cross. The photos show the potential of the parents.

3” pot – Immature – Summer/Variable