Cymbidium Ruby Anniversary 'Pink Surprise'

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