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Cymbidium Spider Dance 'Samaria Skye' (Cymbidium Tapestry x Cymbidium erythraeum) AD Exhibited by: Sylvia Darr Photographer: Chaunie Langland |
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Measurements in cm.
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Description:
Six flowers and one bud on one 70-cm arching inflorescence;
dorsal sepal arching forward, yellow heavily overlaid dark red, veins and margins very dark;
lateral sepals slightly reflexed, yellow heavily overlaid dark red except centrally on each side of very dark central vein;
petals reflexed, some curling at side margins, yellow overlaid dark red, darker mid-rib, distal edges yellow;
lip white, purple markings, callus white, purple markings, side-lobes yellow, purple markings;
column arched, yellow, purple spotting;
substance firm; texture matte.
AD is awarded for maintaining the erythraeum species charm while introducing intense color from a standard cymbidium.
Hybridizer Santa Barbara Orchid Estate. |