Vanda Orchid — Smoky Violet

Sculptural and assured. A straight botanical stem lifts a run of blooms set in gentle offsets, opening from tip to base with a clear sense of progression. Each flower shows broad petals and sepals with soft undulation at the rim, the lip lifted forward for depth, so the face reads like a rippled wing. The colour moves through smoky violet into medium purple with a slight charcoal cast; fine speckling gathers more densely across the whole flower, concentrating toward the edges into a deeper tone, giving quiet movement across each face. Near the tip, smaller blooms remain for a measured pause in the composition. The stem is presented without foliage, keeping the line clean for modern display, ideal solo in a narrow vessel or as a main flower that brings structure and presence within arrangements.

Dimensions (indicative)
Overall length: ~60 cm (stem to tip)
Bloom span: ~9 to 11 cm

Design notes
Set the stem in an obsidian glass cylinder to sharpen the pattern, a matte charcoal ceramic pillar to settle the smoky tones, or a pale concrete cup for gallery calm. With oyster, pebble and cool linen the violets read refined and composed. Beside lilac, periwinkle and deep indigo they fall into an elegant tonal haze. Against mustard, olive and teal they strike a vivid, contemporary contrast. Pair with roses for plush volume, add phalaenopsis to echo sleek cups, rest on hydrangea for a tailored dome, and finish with a sunflower for a bold counter face. (Styling suggestions only; vessels and companion stems are sold separately unless expressly stated.)