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Dendrobium kingianum
The Pink Rock Orchid ~ Fragrant and Extra Hardy
From rocky cliffs of New South Wales & Queensland, to Coastal California homes and gardens. This hardy, compact growing species is easy to grow and blooms prolifically in many variations of lavender-mauve, shell pink, white, and combinations thereof. We have many specimen sized plants at our nursery, so please inquire if you would like a larger plant.

Dendrobium kingianum
Dendrobium kingianum
Temperature tolerant with a smell as sweet as honey! One of our hardiest orchids, this Australian species is a prolific grower and great bloomer. A terrific orchid for beginners and experts alike! Temperature Tolerant. Winter blooming. Species from Australia.
Orchid of the Day: December 9, 2005
starting at
$15.00
Dendrobium kingianum var. alba
Dendrobium kingianum var. alba
Pure white variety of one of our favorite species! Temperature tolerant with a smell as sweet as honey! One of our hardiest orchids, this Australian species is a prolific grower and great bloomer. A terrific orchid for beginners and experts alike! Temperature Tolerant. Winter blooming. Fragrant. Species from Australia.
Orchid of the Day: February 26, 2007
starting at
$17.50
Dendrobium kingianum var. Silcockii
Dendrobium kingianum var. Silcockii
This exceptional form of one of our favorite species is white with brilliant lavender markings on the lip. One of the hardiest, easiest to grow orchids. Temperature Tolerant. February - March blooming. Species from Australia.
Orchid of the Day: March 22, 2010
starting at
$25.00
Dendrobium kingianum 'Albert West'
Dendrobium kingianum 'Albert West'
This is a famous old-time variety of one of our favorite species, the very hardy dendrobium kingianum. This variety has been widely used in breeding because of its all around good quality. Temperature Tolerant. Winter blooming. Species from Australia.
Orchid of the Day: January 20, 2004
starting at
$15.00
Dendrobium kingianum 'Connells Point'
Dendrobium kingianum 'Connells Point'
Our darkest Dendrobium kingianum (our picture doesn't do it justice), and also our latest blooming. Temperature Tolerant. Winter blooming. Species from Australia.
Orchid of the Day: March 8, 2007
starting at
$25.00
Dendrobium kingianum 'Cupid'
Dendrobium kingianum 'Cupid'
One of the shortest and cutest of the kingianums. A maximum height of only 3-4 inches! Temperature Tolerant. Winter and Spring blooming. Fragrant. Species from Australia.
Orchid of the Day: February 27, 2008
starting at
$25.00
Dendrobium kingianum 'David Mitten 3'
Dendrobium kingianum 'David Mitten 3'
An outstanding short form of one of our favorite species. The flowers are shapely bright mauve. As with all dendrobium kingianums, this plant is very hardy and easy to grow. Temperature Tolerant. Winter blooming. Species from Australia.
Orchid of the Day: March 28, 2009
starting at
$25.00
Dendrobium kingianum 'Hot Lips'
Dendrobium kingianum 'Hot Lips'
This bright form of dendrobium kingianum is known in Australia for its intense red lip. Like many kingianums it makes great small plant covered with a profusion of fragrant mauve flowers. Temperature Tolerant. Winter blooming. Fragrant. Species from Australia.
Orchid of the Day: January 16, 2006
starting at
$35.00
Dendrobium kingianum 'Katherine Banks'
Dendrobium kingianum 'Katherine Banks'
A profuse, fragrant mauve from the Banks family in Australia. Tall stems with high flower counts. Our mother plant has two spikes of sixteen flowers each. Ten to fifteen is typical. Temperature Tolerant. Winter and Spring blooming. Species from Australia.
Orchid of the Day: February 22, 2005
starting at
$25.00
Dendrobium kingianum 'Little Beauty'
Dendrobium kingianum 'Little Beauty'
A beautiful tinted semi-alba variety of one of the hardiest orchids we know. Very profuse, Little Beauty often has two spikes per bulb! Temperature Tolerant. February blooming. Species from Australia.
Orchid of the Day: February 10, 2010
starting at
$17.50
Dendrobium kingianum 'Red Bud'
Dendrobium kingianum 'Red Bud'
A very compact growing form of this Australian species. Flowers are vibrant purple and lightly fragrant. Overall height from bottom of the pot to top of the leaves is only 8". Temperature Tolerant. March blooming. Species from Australia.
Orchid of the Day: February 15, 2010
starting at
$35.00
Dendrobium kingianum 'Red King'
Dendrobium kingianum 'Red King'
This 'Red King' is not red, but it is a an outstanding rich mauve-purple bristling with spikes. Much notable for it's compact size, with no pseudo-bulb ever over 2" tall. A bristling handful of Australian purple! Temperature Tolerant. Winter blooming. Fragrant. Species from Australia.
Orchid of the Day: March 5, 2006
starting at
$25.00
Dendrobium kingianum 'San Bar Stripes'
Dendrobium kingianum 'San Bar Stripes'
Whoa! Wild stripes of deep lavender on larger than normal flowers separate this variety from the standard dendrobium kingianum. A wonderful variation of one of our favorite species, and one of the easiest, hardiest orchids to grow. Temperature Tolerant. Winter and Spring blooming. Species from Australia.
Orchid of the Day: February 2, 2008
starting at
$25.00
Dendrobium kingianum 'SanBar Profusion'
Dendrobium kingianum 'SanBar Profusion'
A tremendous flower producing machine! This very profuse, selected, mauve splash variety of this super-easy species often has two spikes per cane, and is known to deliver year after year. Temperature Tolerant. February - March blooming. Species from Australia.
Orchid of the Day: December 31, 2008
starting at
$25.00
Dendrobium kingianum 'Seasons Greetings'
Dendrobium kingianum 'Seasons Greetings'
This early blooming 'kingi' is in for the new year. In addition to the early season, its fat form and crystalline substance is spotlighted by its eye-catching candy cane lip. A compact grower. Temperature Tolerant. January - February blooming. Species from Australia.
Orchid of the Day: December 23, 2007
starting at
$17.50
Dendrobium kingianum 'Sparkle Plenty'
Dendrobium kingianum 'Sparkle Plenty'
This brilliantly colored cultivar always starts to show color on Valentines Day. It differs from the typical kingianum by its bright deep purple flowers and its spike habit, which holds the flowers up above the foliage. A fine candidate for outdoors (20-100F) or indoors as well, in bright filtered light. Temperature Tolerant. February - March blooming. Species from Australia.
Orchid of the Day: February 10, 2009
starting at
$25.00
Dendrobium kingianum 'Stardust'
Dendrobium kingianum 'Stardust'
Lovely form of this Australian species. Light lavender dusting and striations over base color white. Plant height, in flower, is approximately 14" with the flowers nearly 1.5" across. Lightly fragrant. Temperature Tolerant. February blooming. Species from Australia.
Orchid of the Day: February 19, 2009
starting at
$17.50
Dendrobium kingianum 'Streaker'
Dendrobium kingianum 'Streaker'
Very nice striations on this variety of one of the great orchid species. From the cross of d.kingianum 'Speckles' X d.kingianum 'Jeckles', which has produced many nice flowers. This is one of the best. Temperature Tolerant. Winter blooming. Species from Australia.
Orchid of the Day: January 27, 2009
starting at
$25.00
Dendrobium kingianum mount
Dendrobium kingianum mount
Mounted on cork oak, these make a cute stocking stuffer for your favorite orchidist. Temperature tolerant with a smell as sweet as honey! One of our hardiest orchids, this Australian species is a prolific grower and great bloomer. A terrific orchid for beginners and experts alike! Temperature Tolerant. Species from Australia.
Orchid of the Day: December 12, 2004
starting at
$17.50

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