Cymbidium Milton Carpenter 'Everglades Gold'

This delightful orchid is a warm-growing hybrid, created by Bartley Schwarz at Highland Tropicals in 1992. It's a cross of two fantastic parents: Cymbidium Golden Elf and Cymbidium Via Ambarino. Tracing its lineage further, Cymbidium Golden Elf itself is a cross of Cymbidium ensifolium and Cymbidium Enid Haupt. Cymbidium Via Ambarino comes from Cymbidium Via Cox and Cymbidium Thanksgiving. In Milton Carpenter 'Everglades Gold' we behold a beautiful blend of warmth-tolerant and large-flowered genetics.

This particular cultivar was awarded an Award of Merit (AM/AOS) by the American Orchid Society, a testament to its exceptional qualities. The flowers are typically about 3 inches across, displaying a gorgeous bright yellow with a lovely contrasting red or burgundy marking on the lip. They are also known for having a delightful fragrance. The flower shape is well-formed, with broad sepals and petals that create a full, appealing bloom. One of the most impressive traits of 'Everglades Gold' is its ability to flower multiple times a year, even on smaller plants, and it handles warmer temperatures beautifully; a welcome relief for those who struggle with the chill requirements of some other cymbidiums.

The foliage of Cymbidium Milton Carpenter is typically strap-like and upright, a lovely green that forms a graceful clump of pseudobulbs. Mature plants can reach heights of 18 to 24 inches, creating a substantial presence and pleasing presentation when not in bloom. Blooming season can vary, but this hybrid is celebrated for its ability to flower outside of the typical winter-to-spring cymbidium season, often delighting us in summer and fall.