Cattleya warscewiczii var. coerulea

A classic Cattleya breeding staple, the warscewiczii species has almost 30,000 registered progeny! While this orchid is native to Colombia, it has a long history of collection and cultivation. It was first collected by Józef Warszewicz in Colombia in 1848-49. C. warscewiczii is an elegant example of a labiate cattleya, with blooms spanning 10+ inches across. This specific plant is a cross of 'WO'  and 'Fred', and the provided picture is an approximation of what the blooms will look like.