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Dendrobium Brimbank You Beauty 'Fred' × Aust. Goldrush 'Michelle'
Dendrobium Brimbank You Beauty 'Fred' × Aust. Goldrush 'Michelle'
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Dendrobium Brimbank You Beauty 'Fred' × Aust. Goldrush 'Michelle' is an Australian native Dendrobium seedling cross (cross number 5454). Brimbank You Beauty 'Fred' is a compact kingianum-alliance hybrid with strong, well-coloured flowers; Aust. Goldrush 'Michelle' contributes warm golden-yellow tones and compact vigorous growth. The photographs show the parent plants. Individual seedlings will vary in flower colour and form.
What to expect
- Flowering: Spring. Upright to arching spikes carrying multiple flowers above the canes.
- Flowers: Expected warm yellow to gold, potentially with pink or mauve overtones drawing on the Brimbank You Beauty parent. Lip colour and patterning will vary. Individual plants will vary.
- Plant: Compact upright hard-cane habit. Supplied in an 80mm pot as an established seedling.
Growing notes
- 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 — a dry winter rest is important for flowering.
- Feeding: Balanced fertiliser during the growing season. Cease in late autumn through winter.
Shipping & condition
Supplied in an 80mm pot as an established seedling. Not yet flowered. Ships from the Dandenong Ranges, Victoria.
Key plant information
| Botanical name | Dendrobium Brimbank You Beauty 'Fred' × Aust. Goldrush 'Michelle' |
|---|---|
| Genus | Dendrobium |
| Plant type | Orchid Hybrid |
| Growth stage | Seedling |
| Primary climate | Cool - Inter |
Important notes
| Sustained cool nights are required for best performance. |
Growing information: Dendrobium Speciosum & Kingianum Hybrid Care Guide
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