Dendrobium Rutherford Starburst 'Tinoone' x Aust. Rose Beauty 'Pink Delight'

This is a Dendrobium seedling from an unregistered Australian native cross, Rutherford Starburst 'Tinoone' × Aust. Rose Beauty 'Pink Delight' (cross number 5072). It suits growers who like patterned, spidery Dendrobium flowers and are happy to see how each seedling turns out. Expect variation between plants.

About this plant

Rutherford Starburst 'Tinoone' is known for spidery flowers in yellow to cream tones with bold orange-red spotting. Aust. Rose Beauty 'Pink Delight' HCC/AOC is an awarded cultivar with warm rose-pink flowers and strong substance. The seedlings are expected to combine the spidery form of Rutherford Starburst with the warm tones of the Rose Beauty parent. The HCC/AOC award belongs to the Pink Delight parent, not to these seedlings.

What to expect from the flowers

• Flowers: yellow to cream base with orange-red spotting or barring and a magenta or pink lip. Individual plants will vary.
• Season: late winter to spring.
• Size: approximately 4–6 cm across.
• Fragrance: not fragrant.

Growing conditions

• Climate: cool to intermediate.
• Temperature: 5°C to 24°C. Frost protection is required.
• Light: bright filtered light. Avoid harsh afternoon sun.
• Humidity: 50% or higher, with good air movement.
• Watering: allow the mix to dry between waterings, and reduce watering in cooler months.
• Potting: free-draining mix. A dry winter rest is important for flowering.

What you'll receive

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