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Sunset Valley Orchids 2024 Sarcochilus list
Sarcochilus orchids are native to Australia and have long been popular among hobbyists Down Under. In recent years, breeders such as Scott Barrie have developed new "high color" Sarcochilus hybrids in a range of striking hues, including pink, red, yellow, orange, salmon, and purple. These modern hybrids have set a new standard for the genus and are now available for purchase. With Scott’s help we have carefully selected the best of the new crosses and I am pleased to offer these Australian jewels to you.
Benefits of Sarcochilus orchids include their quick blooming habit and charming floral qualities. They also have a compact growth habit, making them suitable for small spaces and ideal for flowering in 3- and 4-inch pots. Sarcochilus orchids typically flower in May, making them a perfect gift for Mother's Day.
To care for Sarcochilus orchids, it is important to keep the potting medium slightly moist, watering every 2-3 days in summer and about once a week in winter. They prefer a well-drained, open potting medium, such as a mixture of medium orchid bark and perlite. Fertilize every watering with ½ teaspoon of fertilizer per gallon of water. Sarcochilus do well in summer temperatures ranging from 75 to 85 degrees Fahrenheit during the day and 60 to 70 degrees at night, with winter temperatures of 60 to 75 degrees Fahrenheit during the day and 45 to 55 degrees at night. They prefer light levels of 1500 to 2000 foot candles (fc). In hot and humid conditions, it can be helpful to provide increased shading, air movement, and watering to keep the plants cool.
J161
(Sarco. Kulnura Sanctuary 'GeeBee' AM/AOC X Sarco. Kulnura Opus 'Vision')
Unravelling the behaviour of orange Sarcochilus inheritance has been a fantastic journey that has established Kulnura Sanctuary ‘GeeBee' as a centrepiece of the development. We now know that we can expect a range of orange and pink shades held on cascading stems. With the highest quality flower form. The very latest developments, highly recommended.
3” pot $24
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J130
(Sarco. Kulnura Sanctuary 'GeeBee' AM/AOC X Sarco. Kulnura Taser 'Oh My')
To say that Kulnura Taser was a landmark cross is an understatement. It was the first cross to showcase the range of orange tone Sarcochilus. This cross features the most stunning of the Kulnura Tasers, in ‘Oh my'. Stunning colour and exceptional productivity. Expect arching stems of full-formed flowers in colours ranging from pink through orange to red! Sensational cross.
3” pot $24
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J171
(Sarco. Duno Nickys Twin 'Voo Doo' AM/AOC X Sarco. Kulnura Fireball 'Robin')
Unless you have been living under a rock for the past 15 years, you would understand the significance of hybrids with Duno Nicky's Twin, whether it be ‘VooDoo' or ‘Eloise'. They have arguably been at the top of the tree when it comes to new hybrids. And this cross promises to outshine those that have come before it. Kulnura Fireball ‘Robin' has already established itself as a class parent. Expect the highest quality flowers in solids red to flashed reds. Flowers will be displayed on arching and cascading stems. Spectacular cross with the highest of expectation.
3” pot $20
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J158
(Sarco. Kulnura Spice 'Halo' AM-AD/AOC X Sarco. Kulnura Rage 'And Stomp')
I love pushing the boundaries of new colour lines. Kulnura Rage ‘And Stomp' shows us a path to red flowers tipped with purple. The reason I'm so excited about this cross is the regularity of the markings in both parents. Expect compact, very floriferous plants with arching stems of red flowers. Very high probability of white flashing in the petals and sepals.
3” pot $20
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J102
(Sarco. Kulnura Snowflake 'Freeby' X Sarco. Kulnura Snowflake '4.2')
These two Kulnura Snowflakes are very nice flowers. They are large, flat, full shaped and display on long well-spaced stems. While the plants are young the stems will be upright. As the plant matures the stems will carry higher counts of larger flowers, giving the arching display. This cross builds on our program for developing pure white Sarcs. Very nice!
3” pot $20
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J163
(Sarco. Kulnura Iridessa 'Edge' X Sarco. Kulnura Rage 'Flashy')
Over the years of writing cross descriptions, I must have said a thousand times how much I like red flowers with white highlights in the segments. It adds an extra dimension to the flower. This could be the best cross I have made for this colour form. Kulnura Iridessa has a strong history of producing quality flowers on long arching stems. By combining KI ‘Edge' with Kulnura Rage ‘Flashy' we can expect red flowers with lots of white flashes. These plants will be prolific bloomers.
3” pot $20
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J147
(Sarco. Kulnura Duet 'Golden Spark' X Sarco. Kulnura Khaleesi 'Tall')
Yellow, yellow and more yellow! This cross is about super productivity and plants with improved vigour. In general, yellow Sarcs are not the best-growing plants. We have been selecting for vigour and these two are outstanding. Expect a profusion of spikes, dripping with golden yellow flowers.
3” pot $20
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J149
(Sarco. Kulnura Lemon 'Lemon 1' x Sarco. Kulnura Frenzy 'Gateway')
We make hybrids with the future in mind. We are not just crossing for the sake of it, we are building Sarcochilus for the future. This cross brings a building line to fruition. Kulnura Frenzy (Parma x Kulnura Hysteria) has great shape and “carries” alba yellow genes. By crossing it with Kulnura Lemon (Parma x Roberta) we will see half alba yellow flowers with improved shape.
3” pot $20
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J162
(Sarco. Kulnura Fireworks 'Pico' x Sarco. Kulnura Leppard 'Speckles')
This is the first season we have offered a hybrid from the very exciting harlequin spotted Sarcochilus. This will be an interesting cross as we build a new style, spotted flowers with white sepals. Expect lots of spotted flat flowers on arching stems. Very cool flowers from this one.
3” pot $20
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J168
(Sarco. Kulnura Drive '4 Black' x Sarco. Kulnura Dazzel 'Deep Velvet')
The remake of Kulnura Rage! As this is a remake, I thought it would be interesting to look back at my expectations for the original cross, E196: “As the cultivars suggest, these are the deepest red we have. Smaller flowers, heading into the deepest black reds. Plants will produce multiple, upright, spikes.” Pretty accurate. The E196 plants were one of the most successful crosses we have ever made. The best feature of the cross is the crazy productivity from very compact plants. This is a must-have cross.
3” pot $20
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J175
(Sarco. Kulnura Cool 'Lemon Delight' x Sarco. Kulnura Taser 'Bethany' AD/AOC)
‘Bethany' was the Australian Orchid Councils Award of Distinction for the year 2019. It remains the benchmark for bright clear yellow Sarcochilus. In this hybrid with Kulnura Cool (Kulnura Coral x Cliona), we are building superior form into the bright yellow of ‘Bethany'. This is a must-have cross.
3” pot $20
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J052
(Sarco. Kulnura Sherbert 'Golden Eye' x Sarco. Kulnura Fruit Tingle 'GE')
These yellow centred white Sarcochilus are of the highest quality we have to offer. They offer full-formed blooms with outstanding contrast between the pristine white and the deep golden yellow of the inner part of the flower. This cross promises to be the best of the ‘Poached Egg' type we have produced.
3” pot $20
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