Cymbidium Kirby Lesh 'Lonsdale'
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Cymbidium Kirby Lesh 'Lonsdale' is a selected cultivar from the grex Cymbidium Kirby Lesh. This hybrid was registered by Torrance Cym. Soc. in 1996 and originated from a cross between Cymbidium Pink Champagne and Cymbidium Red Beauty. It is a pot-only cultivar, notable for its large growth habit, and is best suited to cool to temperate climates.
Key Characteristics
- Flower size: Large (approx. 11 cm)
- Flower colour & pattern: Pink with darker stripes and a bold, spotted lip
- Spike habit: Tall upright spikes
- Blooming season: Early (from August)
- Plant size: Large
- Growth habit: Upright and vigorous
- Fragrance: Not fragrant (not specified)
- Flower count per spike: 10–15
- Bloom longevity: 4–6 weeks (typical)
Care Notes
- Position: Bright filtered light or morning sun
- Water: Water well during active growth; reduce in winter
- Potting: Use free-draining orchid mix; never plant in-ground
- Feeding: Fertilise fortnightly during active growth; switch to bloom formula before flowering
- Climate: Cool to temperate
- Repotting: Every 2–3 years after flowering
Shipping Schedule and Biosecurity Information
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Dispatch & Shipping Information
ALL STATES (including WA, NT, TAS): We now offer a universal, streamlined schedule with two dispatches per week for all regions. This schedule includes all necessary biosecurity treatment and processing for plants sent interstate.
- Tuesday Dispatch: Orders placed by Sunday 11:59 PM AEST.
- Friday Dispatch: Orders placed by Wednesday 11:59 PM AEST.
Orders placed after these cut-offs will be dispatched on the next available day.
Plant Health Certification (PHC) Fees:
- $20 fee applies to WA orders.
- $10 fee applies to NT and TAS orders.
This fee is per order (not per plant) and is included in your shipping cost at checkout. It covers the mandatory biosecurity treatments (ICA-29, PS-27, ICA-62) required for interstate compliance.
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Size: 100mm Pot