Coelogyne Burfordiense. |
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primary hybrid from C.. asperata x C. pandurata , created
by Sir. Treor Lawrence. Bart. At Burford Lodge, Dorking .
Surrey. U.K. and registered on 1st.Jan.1911.
Only used once since as the seed parent of Coel. South
Carolina for which it was crossed with one of its own parents – Coel.
pandurata which was created by Carter & Holmes Orchids of
Mendenhall, South Carolina and registered in 1996. Coel.
Burfordiense is very similar to its pollen parent in shape and form, a
little paler green colouring and the marking on the lip more brown,
nevertheless it is a good mixture of the characteristics of both
parents. Needs to be grown warm, well watered when growing, high humidity and good light. A little less of Each when new growth as matured to induce flowering. Better mounted than potted. |