It never occurred to me that any nonnative orchid could grow outside! And it really is such a pretty flower, too. I will look into it.
Santa Barbara Orchids does have a fabulous selection of Cymbidiums, Ursula, you're right. I had always tried to stick with warmth tolerant Cyms because of growing indoors, but when I looked at their list, some of the plants that are listed as cool growers (I think one was Golden Elf?) have done quite well here, probably because I have been slow to bring them inside in the autumn. Laziness has paid off!!!
I notice that, for the most part, the warm tolerant varieties are yellow/orange, very few white or pink. The newer warm tolerant hybrids have a round flower, not as much to my taste. Oh, my, aren't I getting picky now?!
