Dendrobium Balnarring — Rutherford Starburst 'Tinonee' × spec 'Bomberland' AM

Dendrobium Balnarring — Rutherford Starburst 'Tinonee' × spec 'Bomberland' AM is an Australian native Dendrobium seedling cross (cross number 5063, grex "Balnarring"). It combines an antelope-type spider parent with an award-winning species clone, so growers can expect branching sprays of many flowers in spring. The photographs show the parent plants, and individual seedlings will vary in flower colour and form.

About this plant

• Parentage: Rutherford Starburst 'Tinonee' contributes narrow, twisting orange-yellow segments with a magenta lip. 'Bomberland' AM is an award-winning species clone (speciosum) with dense sprays of cream-yellow flowers.
• Flowers: The expected range runs from orange-yellow, twisting antelope-type segments to cream-yellow, drawing on both parents. Individual seedlings will vary.
• Flowering: Spring, in branching sprays carrying numerous flowers.
• Habit: Upright hard-cane.

Growing conditions

• Temperature: Cool to intermediate. Hardy and well suited to outdoor growing in southern Australia. Protect from frost.
• Light: Bright filtered light. Morning sun is beneficial; avoid harsh afternoon exposure.
• Water: Water freely during summer growth. Reduce significantly in autumn and winter, as a dry winter rest is important for flowering.
• Feeding: Balanced fertiliser during the growing season. Stop from late autumn through winter.

What you'll receive

One established seedling in an 80mm pot, at near flowering size (close to flowering, but not yet at flowering size). It has not yet flowered. Plants ship from the Dandenong Ranges, Victoria.