Cymbidium cut flower

Discover the chic charm of cymbidiums. With their diverse colours and the iconic floral torch, these orchids captivate for about 4 weeks when cared for properly.

Experience the allure of cymbidiums—orchids that exude chic elegance and mystery. Known for their impressive variety of colours, shapes, and unique blossoms, including the striking floral torch, cymbidiums add sophistication to any setting. With proper care and a touch of love, you can enjoy this versatile eye-catcher for an average of 4 weeks.

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A robust flower

There are around 1,000 different varieties of Cymbidiums in total, some more beautiful than others. The Cymbidium is a strong cut orchid that originates from the Himalayan mountains, where the weather is unpredictable and nature rocky. This makes it a robust flower that retains its elegance even in harsh conditions.

A branch full of flowers

The Cymbidium is easily recognised by its long branch full of flowers, spread along the entire length of the stem. Small-flowered Cymbidiums have a stem length of 30 to 70 cm, while the branches of large-flowered varieties can reach 40 to 100 cm in length. Depending on the stem length, up to 25 flowers can sometimes grow on them.

Symbolism

This tropical flower symbolises pure, valued, grateful and respected friendship. Giving and receiving this flower is seen as an honour. Nowadays, its colourful beauty is also often incorporated into bridal bouquets, adding to its modern meaning: 'Fairy tales come true'.

Colour palette

Cymbidium

The Cymbidium's colour palette, ranging from white, yellow, green, pink and red to brown, offers a rich diversity to play with tones and moods in the bouquet. As a cut flower in a bouquet, the Cymbidium adds a touch of sophistication and mysterious elegance to any floral composition.

White

Yellow

Green

Pink

Red

Brown

The challenging cultivation

of the Cymbidium

Enter the vibrant world of Tilburg Orchids, where a variety of beautiful Cymbidium orchids grows in a sprawling 30,000m2 greenhouse, destined for all corners of the world. Three years ago, Han van Tilburg took over the running of this thriving nursery. We sat down with him to discuss the art of growing the magnificent, but also certainly laborious, Cymbidium. Are you reading along?

Inspiration tutorial

In this new inspiration tutorial, top arranger Joan Stam shows how to use a few stems of Cymbidium to create colourful autumn and winter bouquets to match the latest floral trends.

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