Orchids in the Park 2017

Phalaenopsis orchid hybrid flower, Moth Orchid, Phal, Orchids in the Park 2017, Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, CaliforniaPhalaenopsis orchid hybrid flower, Moth Orchid, Phal, Orchids in the Park 2017, Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, CaliforniaPhalaenopsis cornu-cervi 'Red', Moth Orchid species flower, Phal, Orchids in the Park 2017, Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, California

Masdevallia mezae, orchid species flowers, pleurothallid, Orchids in the Park 2017, Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, CaliforniaMyrmecophila orchid flower, Myrmecophila tibicinis or hybrid, Schomburgkia, flower petals with wavy edges, Orchids in the Park 2017, Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, Californiapossibly Restrepia brachypus, orchid species flower, mini orchid, pleurothallid, Orchids in the Park 2017, Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, California

Year after year, Orchids in the Park is full of delights. Whether it’s the latest in Moth Orchid hybrids, or brilliant yellow Lycastes which smell like cinnamon, there’s lots for every orchid lover. I’m just starting to go through all the photos from this past weekend’s event, but it’s easy to see that it was a sensational show.

Stanhopea wardii, orchid species flowers, pendent flowers, Orchids in the Park 2017, Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, CaliforniaSobralia flower, large orchid flower, Orchids in the Park 2017, Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, CaliforniaLycaste aromatica hybrid, orchid hybrid flowers, fragrant yellow flowers, Orchids in the Park 2017, Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, California

Tolumnia Jairak Flyer 'Amaze', orchid hybrid flower, Orchids in the Park 2017, Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, CaliforniaPaphiopedilum rothschildianum, orchid species flower, Lady Slipper, Paph, Orchids in the Park 2017, Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, CaliforniaLaeliocattleya Sonitone 'Plum Sorbet', Cattleya orchid hybrid flower, Orchids in the Park 2017, Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, California

Among all these stunning blooms, Dave and I noticed lots of Sobralias and Stanhopeas on display this year. That’s a rarity, because both varieties have short-lived blossoms (some Sobralia flowers last less than a day!) They’re not often seen at shows, but this time, there was a bumper crop of both. I saw one vendor diligently misting his prize Stanhopea blooms to keep them fresh for the weekend. Fortunately, the flowers live on with these photos, and with more orchids to come in future posts.

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