Cymbidium Darch Cool ‘Charming Bourne’

Cymbidium Darch Cool 'Charming Bourne' is a compact hybrid Cymbidium selected for its warm, earthy colour tones and clean arching spike habit. The Darch Cool grex is an established Australian hybrid; 'Charming Bourne' is a cultivar valued for its soft yellow-to-apricot flowers with a strongly contrasting dark central lip, creating a bold focal point within each bloom.

What to expect

• Flowering: Winter to spring. Arching spikes carrying multiple flowers in well-balanced, naturally flowing sprays.
• Flowers: Soft yellow to apricot with a strongly contrasting dark lip. Warm colour depth and clear definition. Flower colour and spike count may vary slightly with plant maturity and seasonal conditions.
• Plant: Compact intermediate size. Supplied in a 66mm pot as an established growing plant.

Growing notes

• Temperature: Cool to intermediate. Well-suited to southern Australian conditions. Requires cool autumn nights to initiate spiking.
• Light: Bright filtered light. 30–50% shade cloth or dappled outdoor shade. Avoid direct midday sun.
• Water: Water freely during spring and summer growth. Reduce frequency in winter while keeping the medium just moist.
• Feeding: Balanced liquid fertiliser fortnightly during the growing season. Taper off through late autumn and winter.

Shipping & condition

Dispatched in a 66mm pot as a well-established plant. Packed to protect the root system during transit. Ships from the Dandenong Ranges, Victoria.