Cattleya Blackjack
Cattleya is a senior member of the Sorority, and has curly brown hair with side-swept bangs. Cattleya plays a role in the conspiracy to discredit Fukiko, though she pulls out when Borgia's schemes prove too ridiculous. (Bertha Davis X Marcia Foster X Ernie Pyle) X Lc. Adela `Hyatt` Blc. Ahualoa `Orchis` Pot. Aline `Pisgah` = (Oconee X Vallezac) Blc. Alma Kee `Tipmalee` AM/AOS, FCC/CST. Aloha Chase `Pisgah Blue` = (walkeriana X Mini Purple) Blc. Alice Matthews `Splash of Sunshine` HCC/AOS. Amber Glow `Brilliant` Lc.
Within the genera of Cattleya and Laelia there are many beautiful varieties. Very remarkable are the 'albas' and 'semi-albas', but there are also the blue ones known as the 'coeruleas'.In nature the blue Cattleya species occur rarely and are extremely hard to find. Most of the 'blue' are of pale colour but every now and then, a 'blue' Cattleya of intense colour appears and if sold, the price is very high.
Jeremiah COLMAN
In the 1930s Jeremiah COLMAN, a well known English orchid amateur was successful in breeding 'blue' Cattleyas. Cattleya Portia coerulea, Cattleya Ariel coerulea, Lc. Parystis coerulea and Blc. Victoria coerulea are just a few worth mentioning. Some of these Cattleyas still exist and are very popular.
Carson WHITLOW
In the 1960's Carson WHITLOW (U.S.A.) was one of the national and international well-known breeders in Blue Cattleyas. Since 1990 most of the Cattleya hybrids are bred in Taiwan or Japan. Breeding blue Cattleyas is seldom successful. The blue colour is only rarely inherited and often, the 'stud' plants are sterile. Should there be seedlings they grow very slowly.
But due to the never ending enthusiasm of some Orchid amateurs in cooperation with nurseries, quite a few hybrids have appeared, which are considered to be 'blue', and while in flower generate excitement in many private collections.
Cattleya Portia coerulea
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On this page, we are proud to offer you a selection of fine and rare 'blue' Cattleya hybrids, which you can order from our orchid online shop. The parents of these species and hybrids have been carefully selected through the years. All plants offered are grown from seed, but be aware, there will be a spread in colour and intensity. With experience gained through many years, we have learnt, that cooler nights while the buds are developing will intensify the colour. If the flower develops during warm weather periods, the colour will be much paler.