Cymbidium Kimberley Splash 'Tee Pee' – Awarded White and Pink Standard

Prepare to be captivated by the Cymbidium Kimberley Splash 'Tee Pee', a standard-sized hybrid that consistently delivers a show-stopping display of elegant flowers. This clone is widely recognized for its excellent, rounded form and the truly dramatic contrast created by the pure white base color overlaid with bold, vibrant red-pink splashing. A testament to superior breeding, 'Tee Pee' is vigorous, reliable, and a prized addition to any serious collection.

Care Requirements

• Light: Medium to high filtered light is required to encourage the development of strong spikes and good coloration.
• Temperature: Intermediate–Cool conditions are preferred; ensure a minimum temperature drop below 15°C (59°F) in autumn to set flower spikes.
• Watering: During active summer growth, keep the medium evenly moist. Reduce frequency in late autumn and winter, allowing the mix to dry partially between waterings.
• Humidity: Maintain strong air circulation alongside moderate humidity (50% to 70%) to support the dense foliage and large blooms.
• Potting: Best grown in a free-draining standard Cymbidium mix; repotting is typically recommended every two to three years.
• Fertilizing: Apply a balanced, half-strength fertilizer weekly during the growing season (Spring to Summer), switching to a high-potash (bloom-booster) formula in late summer/early autumn to support bloom development.

Genetic History & Provenance

• Parentage: Cymbidium Khan Flame x Cymbidium Valley Splash.
• Hybridizer: Kimberley Orch. (Registered in 2002).
• Registration: Officially registered with the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) International Orchid Register.
• Awards: Has been recognized with awards including the HCC and AM from the American Orchid Society for its shape and color.
• Note: This stock is a Single Lead Mericlone for guaranteed consistency of the awarded 'Tee Pee' characteristics.

Flowering and Maturity Profile

• Season: A highly desirable late-flowering variety, typically blooming from Late Winter through Early Spring.
• Bloom Size: Flowers are large and full, measuring approximately 10 cm (4 inches) across.
• Coloration: Features an ivory-white background with bold, red-pink to burgundy splash markings on the sepals and petals, complemented by a striking burgundy-red banded lip.
• Fragrance: Typically not fragrant.
• Growth Habit: A vigorous, standard-sized plant with a strong, upright growth habit that carries its substantial flowers well.

Why Buy This Plant?

• This outstanding clone delivers a show-stopping display of elegant flowers on strong, upright spikes.
• Its late-flowering habit effectively extends the overall blooming season in the orchid collection.
• Our stock is a healthy, certified mericlone, promising the precise, vigorous habit and attractive flower profile of the 'Tee Pee' cultivar.