Rhyncholaeliocattleya Heathers Gold (Rhyncholaeliocattleya Goldenzelle x Rhyncholaeliocattleya Heather Kwiatt) was originated and registered by G. Hausermann in 2009.

Previous Awards:

There are 2 AOS awards for Rhyncholaeliocattleya Heathers Gold. The recent award - Rlc. Heathers Gold 'Romeral' AM/AOS 81 points, Jardines Romeral, Nov 17, 2022.

Description:

The candidate has 4 flowers on two staked inflorescences. 

Flower Measurements:

NS H - 10.5 cm;                   NS V - 12.0 cm;

Dorsal Sep. W - 4.0 cm;    Dorsal Sep. L - 7.0 cm;

Petal W - 6.5 cm;               Petals L - 6.2 cm;

Lat/Synsepal W - 4.1 cm; Lat/Synsepal L - 7.1 cm;

Lip/Pouch W - 6.3 cm;      Lip/Pouch L - 7.0 cm.

Exhibitor - Bill and Deb Bodei, Deep Cut Orchid Society, NJ (Deb Bodei is an Accredited Judge, Northeast Judging Center)

Plant has been nominated for flower award and scored 77 pts (Highly Commended Certificate)

Virtual Award Description

Four flowers and no buds on two staked inflorescences; sepals oblanceolate, slightly reflexed apically, pastel yellow, cream centrally; petals held forward, ovate, edges ruffled, pastel yellow, cream centrally; lip broad oval, soft pink, suffused gold-yellow centrally, throat rose pink with gold yellow venation, ruffled edges, apically bilobed; column faint pink, anther cap cream; substance firm; texture matte.