Cymbidium Darch Cool ‘Charming Bourne’ – Intermediate Sunset Polychrome

Introduce the vibrant, warm hues of Cymbidium Darch Cool ‘Charming Bourne’, a stunning intermediate hybrid famous for its sunset-toned flowers. The segments blush from golden-yellow to soft apricot, beautifully framed by a dramatic, velvety ruby-red lip. Bred for vigour and reliability, this mericlone produces impressive, arching spikes that bring a touch of warm, exotic elegance to any collection.

Care Requirements

• Light: High light is necessary to set buds and achieve optimal colour saturation. Avoid scorching direct sun during the hottest parts of the day.
• Temperature: Cool to Intermediate (10°C – 24°C). The essential cool down (10°C-14°C at night) in Autumn is necessary for effective flower initiation.
• Watering: Keep moisture levels consistent during the active growing season (Spring/Summer). Reduce watering significantly in Winter, allowing the medium to approach dryness.
• Humidity: 50% to 70%. Ensure continuous, gentle air movement to prevent moisture-related spotting and rot.
• Potting: Best suited to a typical bark-based, free-draining Cymbidium mix. Repot every two years or when the container is fully overgrown.
• Fertilizing: Use high-nitrogen fertilizer in Summer for vegetative growth, switching to a high-potassium bloom-booster from late Summer through Autumn.

Genetic History & Provenance

• Parentage: Cymbidium Gladys Whitesell x Cymbidium Vogelsang.
• Hybridizer: Ezi-Gro (2011).
• Registration: Registered with the Royal Horticultural Society.
• Awards: No official awards found for the grex or clone. Highly regarded as a selected mericlone for its unique colouring.
• Note: Stock is offered as a SLC (Single Lead Mericlone), guaranteeing the exact sunset colour and bold lip of the 'Charming Bourne' clone.

Flowering and Maturity Profile

• Season: Typically flowers mid-season (Winter to early Spring).
• Bloom Size: Intermediate size, approximately 8.0–9.5 cm across.
• Coloration: Polychrome sunset colours of gold and yellow with apricot blush. The prominent lip is a deep, solid ruby-red/maroon with a contrasting gold-flecked callus.
• Fragrance: Not officially noted as fragrant.
• Growth Habit: Upright, vigorous foliage producing strong, gracefully arching flower spikes.

Why Buy This Plant?

• Features a highly desirable sunset polychrome colour palette with a dramatic, contrasting ruby-red lip.
• The genetic background ensures reliable flowering and robust growth habit, making it an excellent investment for a showy display.
• Belgrave Quality: Our single lead mericlones are robust and well-established, ready to produce high-quality, true-to-type blooms.