L. purpurata var rubra ‘Valley Isle’ x self

Description

L. purpurata (syn C. purpurata) is a late spring blooming tall Cattleya originally from Brazil. The rubra variety is has fairly dark color and is much sought after. The ‘Valley Isle’ cultivar has especially good color and shape and was deemed worthy of selfing. Plants are established in 3.5″ pots and were repotted in 1/22.