Phalaenopsis amabilis

Author (L.) Blume

Species 5 awards
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Found in 7 countries
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Awards

Photo: Australian Orchid Council
HCC / AOC 2007 'Annette'
77.10 points Exhibited by Stubbs A. & P. NSW 29 October 2007
Measurements
Flower size 77 × 79 mm Petals 40 × 41 mm Dorsal sepal 38 × 25 mm Lateral sepals 35 × 22 mm Lip 28 × 19 mm
1 inflorescence 18 flowers

Segments white 155D. Labellum white 155D, marked yellow-green 154C. One inflorescence, 18 flowers. Stem 300mm.

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ACC / AOC 1996 'Sunnydale'
77.30 points Exhibited by Jope R. & J. QLD 20 September 1996
Measurements
Flower size 64 × 78 mm Petals 38 × 35 mm Dorsal sepal 38 × 20 mm Lateral sepals 40 × 20 mm Lip 27 × 20 mm
4 inflorescences 8 flowers

All segments white 155D. 4 inflorescences; 12, 11, 10 & 8 flowers.

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HCC / AOC 1996 'Sunnydale'
76.30 points Exhibited by Jope R. & J. QLD 20 September 1996
Measurements
Flower size 64 × 78 mm Petals 38 × 35 mm Dorsal sepal 38 × 20 mm Lateral sepals 40 × 20 mm Lip 27 × 20 mm
4 inflorescences 8 flowers

All segments white 155D. 4 inflorescences; 12, 11, 10 & 8 flowers. Points for ACC=77.3.

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AM / AOC 1990 'Heather'
81.90 points Exhibited by Smart K. QLD 28 February 1990
Measurements
Flower size 96 × 114 mm Petals 50 × 48 mm Dorsal sepal 50 × 29 mm Lateral sepals 49 × 24 mm Lip 31 × 26 mm

Petals and sepals white 155D. Labellum yellow 3B, greyed red 180B. Previously awarded H.C.C. Considered to be a superior blooming. AJ

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HCC / AOC 1986 'Heather'
0.00 points Exhibited by Smart K. QLD 21 July 1986
Measurements
Flower size 86 × 94 mm Petals 46 × 47 mm Dorsal sepal 45 × 28 mm Lateral sepals 46 × 24 mm Lip 31 × 23 mm

Blooms overall white group 155C yellow green 150B in labellum. This was considered to be a most outstanding form of the species in both form and presentation. AJ.

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Award Comparison

MeasurementHCC/AOC 2007 'Annette'ACC/AOC 1996 'Sunnydale'HCC/AOC 1996 'Sunnydale'AM/AOC 1990 'Heather'HCC/AOC 1986 'Heather'
Flower size77 × 79 mm64 × 78 mm64 × 78 mm96 × 114 mm86 × 94 mm
Petals40 × 41 mm38 × 35 mm38 × 35 mm50 × 48 mm46 × 47 mm
Dorsal sepal38 × 25 mm38 × 20 mm38 × 20 mm50 × 29 mm45 × 28 mm
Lateral sepals35 × 22 mm40 × 20 mm40 × 20 mm49 × 24 mm46 × 24 mm
Lip28 × 19 mm27 × 20 mm27 × 20 mm31 × 26 mm31 × 23 mm
Flower count1888--
Inflorescences144--

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