Dendrobium Newbold Beauty 'Kings Park' × Tyabb 'Superstar'

Dendrobium Newbold Beauty 'Kings Park' × Tyabb 'Superstar' is an unregistered Australian native seedling cross (cross number 5425). It suits growers who want compact plants with well-shaped, pink-purple flowers with white contrast, from an awarded seed parent. These seedlings have not yet flowered, so expect variation between individual plants.

About this plant

Newbold Beauty 'Kings Park' AM/AOC is an awarded cultivar noted for large, well-presented flowers with strong pink-purple tones and a clean white centre. Tyabb 'Superstar' contributes upright form and good flower substance. The award belongs to the parent, not to these seedlings. They are expected to produce compact plants with well-shaped blooms in the pink-purple range with white contrast.

• Flowers: Pink-purple with white contrast and a patterned lip. Expect variation between individuals.
• Season: Late winter to spring.
• Size: Approximately 4–6 cm across.
• Fragrance: Not fragrant.

Growing conditions

• Climate: Cool to intermediate.
• Temperature: 5°C – 24°C. Frost protection required.
• Light: Bright filtered light. Avoid direct summer sun.
• Humidity: 50% or higher.
• Watering: Allow the mix to dry between waterings. Reduce in cooler months.
• Potting: Free-draining mix suitable for Australian native Dendrobiums.

What you'll receive

An established seedling in an 80mm pot, grown in the Dandenong Ranges. It is not yet at flowering size and has not yet flowered. Photos show the parent plants, so individual results will vary.