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Sunset Valley Orchids 2024-2025 Sarcochilus list
Sarcochilus orchids are native to Australia and have long been popular among hobbyists Down Under. In recent years, breeders such as Scott Barrie have developed new "high color" Sarcochilus hybrids in a range of striking hues, including pink, red, yellow, orange, salmon, and purple. These modern hybrids have set a new standard for the genus and are now available for purchase. With Scott’s help we have carefully selected the best of the new crosses and I am pleased to offer these Australian jewels to you.
Benefits of Sarcochilus orchids include their quick blooming habit and charming floral qualities. They also have a compact growth habit, making them suitable for small spaces and ideal for flowering in 3- and 4-inch pots. Sarcochilus orchids typically flower in May, making them a perfect gift for Mother's Day.
To care for Sarcochilus orchids, it is important to keep the potting medium slightly moist, watering every 2-3 days in summer and about once a week in winter. They prefer a well-drained, open potting medium, such as a mixture of medium orchid bark and perlite. Fertilize every watering with ½ teaspoon of fertilizer per gallon of water. Sarcochilus do well in summer temperatures ranging from 75 to 85 degrees Fahrenheit during the day and 60 to 70 degrees at night, with winter temperatures of 60 to 75 degrees Fahrenheit during the day and 45 to 55 degrees at night. They prefer light levels of 1500 to 2000 foot candles (fc). In hot and humid conditions, it can be helpful to provide increased shading, air movement, and watering to keep the plants cool.
K115 NEW
(Sarco. Maria 'Red Rain' x Sarco. Kulnura Dazzel 'Purple Blotch')
To say that S. Maria has had an impact on Sarco. breeding is an understatement. They impart exceptional growing vigor and when crossed correctly, will produce outstanding quality flowers. In this cross with one of our original Kulnura Dazzels, we will see huge, spotted, and bared red flowers displayed on arching stems. There is the chance of some solid red flowers from this mating as well.
3” pots $20
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K052 NEW
Sarco. (Kulnura Dip 'Yellow Gold' x Kulnura Taser 'Bethany' AD/AOC)
‘Bethany’ is the brightest star in our yellow breeding program and in combination with ‘Yellow Gold’ we can expect the latest and brightest clear, solid yellow Sarcochilus available. These are for you if you are looking for WOW!
3” pot $20
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K072 NEW
Sarco. (Kulnura Sanctuary 'GeeBee' AM/AOC x Kulnura Tipple 'Pinellow')
‘GeeBee’ is the parent of the stunning Kulnura Ultimate cross. It imparts full form and produces patterned flowers in a wide spectrum of tones from pink to the deepest orange. By crossing it with ‘Pinellow’ we are looking to build the yellow and orange bi-coloured flowers. This is ground-breaking stuff!
3” pot $20
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K074 NEW
Sarc. (Kulnura Sanctuary 'GeeBee' AM/AOC x Kulnura Taser 'WTO')
‘GeeBee’ is the parent of the stunning Kulnura Ultimate cross. It imparts full form and produces patterned flowers in a wide spectrum of tones from pink to the deepest orange. By crossing it with the stunning Kulnura Taser ‘WTO’ we are looking to build the quality of orange with white splashed flowers. Simply outstanding.
3” pot $20
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K119 NEW
Sarco. (Kulnura Fairytale 'Blood Orange' x Kulnura Pyromania 'Musk')
This is the first cross of the new pink-orange tone. The genetic makeup of this line is super interesting. There are three doses of S. Topaz in this hybrid, giving an amazing 7.8% of the species S. spathulatus! This is unusually high for a hybrid as advanced as this. Looking at those parents, can you see any trace of that species? Only in the colour tone. These will be amazing flowers, large and very full form. Colours could contain some surprises.
3” pot $20
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K133 NEW
Sarco. (Kulnura Gifted 'Fireworks’ AM /AOC x Kulnura Carnival 'Raspberry Rings')
This cross aims to produce harlequin-style Sarcos. We identified Harlequin as a new style of spotting in Kulnura Leppard, where the spots are large and irregular. It may seem unusual to use a patterned flower, Kulnura Gifted, to produce spotted flowers. But we have flowered some outstanding harlequin seedlings from it. Expect large spotted and patterned flowers from very vigorous plants.
3” pot $20
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K151 NEW
Sarco. (Kulnura Dutterfly 'Spin Out' x Kulnura Carnival 'Raspberry Rings')
Super convergences of genes in this cross. Kulnura Dutterfly (Kulnura Dazzel x Kulnura Dragonfly) is an outstanding flower. It is full shaped and has flat form with a huge size. Kulnura Carnival (Kulnura Festival x Maria) is one of the most impressive crosses of recent years. They are large full flowers displayed on long arching stems. These seedlings will be of the very highest quality
3” pot $20
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K154 NEW
Sarco. (Maria 'Stunner' x Sweetheart 'Speckles')
For those who have followed our development of Sarcochilus, you will know the profound influence Sweetheart ‘Speckles’ has had on our results. This cross will deliver flowers like Kulnura Dragonfly ON STEROIDS! Expected to produce large (huge), patterned flowers, displayed on long arching stems. The seedlings will be robust and very vigorous growers.
3” pot $20
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K195 NEW
Sarco.
(Kulnura Lady 'Red Star' x Kulnura Concerto 'Red Perfection')
This a great intersectional red Sarco. cross. Kulnura Lady (Kulnura Ripple x Kurumba) is a smaller flower from a very compact and floriferous plant. Kulnura Concerto (Kulnura Symphony x Sweetheart) is a larger flower produced by a robust plant. This style of cross has produced wonderful results in the past. We can expect lots of red flowers from very vigorous plants.
3” pot $20
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J130
(Sarco. Kulnura Sanctuary 'GeeBee' AM/AOC X Sarco. Kulnura Taser 'Oh My')
To say that Kulnura Taser was a landmark cross is an understatement. It was the first cross to showcase the range of orange tone Sarcochilus. This cross features the most stunning of the Kulnura Tasers, in ‘Oh my'. Stunning colour and exceptional productivity. Expect arching stems of full-formed flowers in colours ranging from pink through orange to red! Sensational cross.
3” pot $24
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J102
(Sarco. Kulnura Snowflake 'Freeby' X Sarco. Kulnura Snowflake '4.2')
These two Kulnura Snowflakes are very nice flowers. They are large, flat, full shaped and display on long well-spaced stems. While the plants are young the stems will be upright. As the plant matures the stems will carry higher counts of larger flowers, giving the arching display. This cross builds on our program for developing pure white Sarcs. Very nice!
3” pot $20
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J147
(Sarco. Kulnura Duet 'Golden Spark' X Sarco. Kulnura Khaleesi 'Tall')
Yellow, yellow and more yellow! This cross is about super productivity and plants with improved vigour. In general, yellow Sarcs are not the best-growing plants. We have been selecting for vigour and these two are outstanding. Expect a profusion of spikes, dripping with golden yellow flowers.
3” pot $20
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J149
(Sarco. Kulnura Lemon 'Lemon 1' x Sarco. Kulnura Frenzy 'Gateway')
We make hybrids with the future in mind. We are not just crossing for the sake of it, we are building Sarcochilus for the future. This cross brings a building line to fruition. Kulnura Frenzy (Parma x Kulnura Hysteria) has great shape and “carries” alba yellow genes. By crossing it with Kulnura Lemon (Parma x Roberta) we will see half alba yellow flowers with improved shape.
3” pot $20
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J161
(Sarco. Kulnura Sanctuary 'GeeBee' AM/AOC X Sarco. Kulnura Opus 'Vision')
Unravelling the behaviour of orange Sarcochilus inheritance has been a fantastic journey that has established Kulnura Sanctuary ‘GeeBee' as a centrepiece of the development. We now know that we can expect a range of orange and pink shades held on cascading stems. With the highest quality flower form. The very latest developments, highly recommended.
3” pot $24
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J168
(Sarco. Kulnura Drive '4 Black' x Sarco. Kulnura Dazzel 'Deep Velvet')
The remake of Kulnura Rage! As this is a remake, I thought it would be interesting to look back at my expectations for the original cross, E196: “As the cultivars suggest, these are the deepest red we have. Smaller flowers, heading into the deepest black reds. Plants will produce multiple, upright, spikes.” Pretty accurate. The E196 plants were one of the most successful crosses we have ever made. The best feature of the cross is the crazy productivity from very compact plants. This is a must-have cross.
3” pot $20
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J171
(Sarco. Duno Nickys Twin 'Voo Doo' AM/AOC X Sarco. Kulnura Fireball 'Robin')
Unless you have been living under a rock for the past 15 years, you would understand the significance of hybrids with Duno Nicky's Twin, whether it be ‘VooDoo' or ‘Eloise'. They have arguably been at the top of the tree when it comes to new hybrids. And this cross promises to outshine those that have come before it. Kulnura Fireball ‘Robin' has already established itself as a class parent. Expect the highest quality flowers in solids red to flashed reds. Flowers will be displayed on arching and cascading stems. Spectacular cross with the highest of expectation.
3” pot $20
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J175
(Sarco. Kulnura Cool 'Lemon Delight' x Sarco. Kulnura Taser 'Bethany' AD/AOC)
‘Bethany' was the Australian Orchid Councils Award of Distinction for the year 2019. It remains the benchmark for bright clear yellow Sarcochilus. In this hybrid with Kulnura Cool (Kulnura Coral x Cliona), we are building superior form into the bright yellow of ‘Bethany'. This is a must-have cross.
3” pot $20
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J052
(Sarco. Kulnura Sherbert 'Golden Eye' x Sarco. Kulnura Fruit Tingle 'GE')
These yellow centred white Sarcochilus are of the highest quality we have to offer. They offer full-formed blooms with outstanding contrast between the pristine white and the deep golden yellow of the inner part of the flower. This cross promises to be the best of the ‘Poached Egg' type we have produced.
3” pot $20
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