Registered cultivar

First Light

Yellow · New Zealand

Reference: 2013

Approved
First Light
Photograph: David Olsen

Description

Registered Cultivar: This is a C. caulescens X C. miniata cross made at the property of Dr Keith Hammett in 2008 by David Olsen and now named by him. It is a compact interspecific producing pale yellow flowers brushed with pale orange that fades to pink. The wide, well formed flowers are semi pendulous. The colouring on the back of the flower gives the appearance of delicate pink suffusion to the tepal tips when viewed front on. It is said to be mildly fragrant. The name is derived from the pale pink first light of dawn as it hits the clouds.

Photographs

  • First LightDavid Olsen
  • First LightDavid Olsen