D. Tweetas 'Violet Lip' AM-ACM
Dendrobium. Tweetas ‘Violet Lip’ About Dendrobium. Tweetas ‘Violet Lip’ is D. Tweetie ‘Huge’ x D. striolatum ‘Tassie Gold’ (var. Chrysantha) and was bred by the late Brian Gerhard formerly of Down Under Native Orchids. D. Tweetie is D. fuliginosum x D. convolutum, making this plant only a second generation hybrid. History This plant would have been de-flasked in around 2006 by Brian himself, making ‘Violet Lip’ around 10 years old. We obtained the plant as part of the Down Un
D. Duno Marilyn 'Brian'
At the 2017 Kempsey Speciosum Spectacular Henk van den Burg won grand champion with a wonderfully grown hybrid. This Hybrid was D. Duno Marilyn 'Brian' and was bred by Down Under. The cross is D. Monroe 'Marilyn' x Dunokayla 'Chunks'. Congratulations Henk and thank you for naming this plant after the late Brian Gerhard, I can confidently say he would be very grateful and proud.
Recent RHS Registrations
D. Hunter Sunset = D. Shukri Star x Zip D. Hunter Shadow = D. De Pablo x Sundance D. Hunter River = D. Finale x speciosum D. Hunter Moon Dust = D. Australian Ginger x Hunter Sand Dune D. Hunter Legend = D. Australian Ginger x dolichophyllum D. Hunter Gem = D. Gillieston Gem x Delicate Ellen
Dendrobium dolichophyllum 'Gigantor'
Dendrobium dolichophylla ‘Gigantor’ ‘Gigantor’ has been part of the Down Under collection since Neil Finch’s time, I remember Brian always bringing it to a Central Coast ANOS group meeting and being absolutely captivated by the sheer size of the individual flower. I think that is what is most impressive about this example of the species, its size. We have now grown this plant for almost three years and actually it was only just repotted in December 2016, hence I am amazed tha
2017 ANOS Newcastle Shows
The ANOS Newcastle Group and its spring shows have become fixtures of the orchid growing community. Since its formation many decorated growers and hybridisers have been strong supporters of the group and its endeavours. With a strong membership, currently and a multitude of talented growers it is no wonder quality plants and displays are continually produced. The Spring Show The show was a great success and this was due to the many splendid entries benched by the membership.
