Cymbidium Memoria Patsy Bauman ‘Templestowe’ – Standard Golden Yellow

Commanding attention with its sheer brilliance, Cymbidium Memoria Patsy Bauman ‘Templestowe’ is a prized Standard hybrid renowned for its striking, clear golden yellow colour. This clone embodies classic Cymbidium elegance with its large, full-shaped segments and a beautifully textured lip that is almost pure yellow. Bred for robust growth and spectacular presentation, it is a magnificent feature plant guaranteed to deliver show-bench quality blooms.

Care Requirements

• Light: High light intensity is crucial for inducing blooms in this Standard size plant. Provide the maximum amount of light possible without scorching the leaves.
• Temperature: Cool to Intermediate (10°C – 24°C). A significant, consistent night-time drop (10°C-14°C) in Autumn is strictly required to ensure bud initiation.
• Watering: Water heavily and consistently during the Spring and Summer growth period. Allow the top portion of the mix to dry slightly before watering again. Reduce frequency in Winter.
• Humidity: 40% to 60%. Good air movement is vital, especially when growing large flowers and foliage.
• Potting: Use a robust, free-draining, bark-based Cymbidium mix. Repot every 2–3 years when the plant has fully expanded to the edges of the pot.
• Fertilizing: Follow a high-nitrogen feeding regimen in Summer. Transition to a high-potassium bloom-booster in late Summer and Autumn to promote flowering.

Genetic History & Provenance

• Parentage: Cymbidium Rose Armstrong x Cymbidium Pharaoh's Star.
• Hybridizer: Bryants (2003).
• Registration: Registered with the Royal Horticultural Society.
• Awards: Highly regarded as a top-performing clone in its category. The parentage includes many award-winning pure colour hybrids.
• Note: Stock is offered as a single lead mericlone, guaranteeing the large, clear golden yellow colour and upright spike habit of the ‘Templestowe’ clone.

Flowering and Maturity Profile

• Season: Mid-Season, typically flowering from Winter through early Spring.
• Bloom Size: Standard size, expected to be approximately 10.0 cm or larger across.
• Coloration: Clear, vibrant golden yellow across all segments. The lip is a matching yellow with minimal, subtle spotting, presenting a pure colour appearance.
• Fragrance: Some pure colour hybrids carry a light scent; fragrance is not officially noted.
• Growth Habit: Large, upright foliage with strong, erect spikes that hold the flowers well above the leaves.

Why Buy This Plant?

• Features a prized, clear golden yellow flower colour on a large, Standard-sized bloom, highly valued for show displays.
• The genetic lineage ensures a magnificent flower count and a strong, upright spike presentation that is easily managed.
• Belgrave Quality: Our single lead mericlones are robust and well-established, ready to produce high-quality, true-to-type blooms.