Cymbidium Ruby Anniversary 'Pink Surprise'
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Cymbidium Ruby Anniversary 'Pink Surprise' is a selected cultivar from the grex Cymbidium Ruby Anniversary. This hybrid was registered by J. I. G. Brown in 1989 and is the result of a cross between Cymbidium Ruby Eyes and Cymbidium Phar Lap. The cultivar 'Pink Surprise' is recognised for its upright spikes of rosy pink flowers with a contrasting lip, well suited to pot culture in cool to temperate regions.
Key Characteristics
- Flower size: Medium (approx. 7–8 cm)
- Flower colour & pattern: Soft pink petals and sepals with a darker pink to red-marked labellum
- Spike habit: Upright; typically 2–3 spikes per bulb
- Blooming season: Mid-season
- Plant size: Medium
- Growth habit: Clumping
- Fragrance: Light fragrance
- Flower count per spike: 12–18 flowers
- Bloom longevity: 6 weeks or more
Care Notes
- Position: Bright filtered light or gentle morning sun
- Water: Keep moist during growth; reduce slightly in winter
- Potting: Free-draining orchid mix; grow in pots or baskets
- Feeding: Balanced fertiliser fortnightly during active growth; use bloom booster in autumn
- Climate: Cool to temperate conditions preferred
- Repotting: Every 2–3 years in spring or 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.
Important Note: We operate independently from Collectors Corner. For any enquiries, please refer to our Help Centre (Contact Page).
Size: 100mm pot