This standard Cattleya with wonderful large dark burgundy flowers and a lovely fragrance is one of the best of the Blc Oconee progeny. This is a clone of the awarded variety and has been very popular for use in breeding dark-flowered varieties (409 registered progeny at last count). See family tree for parentage.
This is this judges description from 2023 when it was awarded an 85 point AM/AOS.
Two dramatic flowers on a 17.2-cm inflorescence; sepals and petals vibrant dark burgundy, petals undulate; lip ruffled, darker burgundy distally, suffused golden yellow centrally with darker burgundy striations; column pale green, suffused lavender, anther cap white; substance medium; texture velvety; pleasant fragrance noted.
These plants are established in 3.5″ pots having been repotted 8/2023 (1-2 years from blooming).
Note: The bluish residue on the leaves is from application of a fungicide to keep the plants safe from fungus. It can easily be wiped off.
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