Cymbidium (Jumbuck 'Wendy Wills' × Last Tango 'Geyserland') 'Delightful'

Cymbidium (Jumbuck 'Wendy Wills' × Last Tango 'Geyserland') 'Delightful' is a striking Australian hybrid producing beautifully rounded flowers in rich burgundy and plum tones. The broad, overlapping petals are lightly frosted with a silvery sheen, while the contrasting white-marked lip adds depth and definition to each bloom.

Selected as the clone 'Delightful', this hybrid combines exceptional flower substance with excellent presentation on arching spikes. Mature plants produce impressive displays of long-lasting flowers through the cooler months, making this an outstanding addition for collectors and Cymbidium enthusiasts alike.

Care

• Light: Bright filtered light with several hours of gentle morning sun.
• Water: Keep evenly moist during active growth, allowing the mix to become only slightly dry between waterings.
• Temperature: Cool to intermediate conditions. Cool autumn nights promote reliable flower spike initiation.
• Growing Media: Premium free-draining orchid bark mix.
• Feeding: Feed regularly with a balanced orchid fertiliser throughout spring and summer, reducing once flower spikes appear.

Key Characteristics

• Clone: 'Delightful'
• Parentage: Jumbuck 'Wendy Wills' × Last Tango 'Geyserland'
• Flower colour: Deep burgundy, plum and wine-red with a contrasting white-marked lip
• Flower size: Approximately 7–9 cm across
• Flower form: Rounded with broad overlapping petals and excellent substance
• Spike habit: Arching spikes carrying numerous flowers
• Flowering season: Winter to early spring
• Fragrance: Lightly fragrant
• Plant size: Compact to intermediate
• Selected Australian clone with excellent display quality.