Cymbidium Tracey Reddaway 'Sunkist' x Kelly's Winter 'Patricia'

Cymbidium Tracey Reddaway 'Sunkist' × Kelly's Winter 'Patricia' is an unregistered hybrid cross. This grex combines the large-flowered, richly coloured breeding of Cymbidium Tracey Reddaway with the reliable winter-flowering qualities of Cymbidium Kelly's Winter. The resulting seedlings are expected to display bright golden-yellow flowers with contrasting red lips, and are best grown in pots for cool to temperate climates.

Key Characteristics

• Flower size: Large (approx. 10-12 cm)
• Flower colour & pattern: Bright yellow petals and sepals with deep red lips
• Spike habit: Upright, carrying multiple blooms
• Blooming season: Winter to early spring
• Plant size: Medium to large
• Growth habit: Clumping with upright pseudobulbs
• Fragrance: Not fragrant (not recorded)
• Flower count per spike: 8-12
• Bloom longevity: 4-6 weeks

Care Notes

• Position: Bright filtered light or morning sun
• Water: Regular during growth; reduce slightly in winter
• Potting: Free-draining orchid mix; pot culture only
• Feeding: Fertilise fortnightly in growth; switch to bloom feed before flowering
• Climate: Cool to temperate
• Repotting: Every 2-3 years after flowering