Cattleya labiata
 

It is Cattleya labiata time and there are a few blooming out now here are some:

Several plants of this sow (a cross between two fine clones, 'Michelle' and 'Batatais') are really good, like the following:

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The next is a cross of an alba with an amesiana. The resulting seedlings are tipo, but the lavender tone is slightly different from the regular.

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Two representatives of the tipo:

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Three clones of the alba version of the species

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And some caeruleas, all sisters from the same compot:

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They are all wonderful! :drool:

The flower color is so vibrant!

YOWZA!
stunning!

:drool: :love: I want them all! Amazing how much variation there can be in a single species.

:drool:

Wow, stunning as always Mauro. I love seeing varieties together in one post like this, it really helps you apreciate that variation.

Thank you all!

Gorgeous flowers and photos. I always look forward to your posts because I know I'm in for some unbelievable pictures.

Fantastic!

Kim

They are all beautiful.