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Cymbidium (Parra Wirra x Valley Regent) 'Purple Profusion'
Cymbidium (Parra Wirra x Valley Regent) 'Purple Profusion'
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Cymbidium (Parra Wirra × Valley Regent) 'Purple Profusion' is a standard-size mericlone Cymbidium hybrid. The cross brings together two Australian-bred parents known for strong colour and reliable spike production, resulting in a cultivar selected for its saturated purple-magenta flowers and robust upright spike habit.
What to expect
- Flowering: Winter to spring. Upright spikes carrying multiple broad, well-formed flowers.
- Flowers: Deep purple-magenta, velvety, with even colour saturation across broad petals and a contrasting white lip with deep burgundy patterning. As a mericlone, flowers are consistent with the images shown.
- Plant: Standard 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.
Key plant information
| Botanical name | Cymbidium (Parra Wirra x Valley Regent) 'Purple Profusion' |
|---|---|
| Genus | Cymbidium |
| Plant type | Orchid (hybrid) |
| Growth stage | SLC |
| Primary climate | Cool growing |
| Light | Bright filtered light |
| Humidity | Moderate to high |
| Temperature range | Cool to intermediate |
| Flower type | Standard |
| Spike habit | Upright |
Important notes
| Sustained cool nights are required for best performance. |
| This plant is not suitable for consistently warm climates. |
Growing information: Cymbidium Orchid Care
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