Abstract: ‘GFRI Jade Rabbit’is a new Dendrobium cultivar derived from an artificial cross between D.‘Himezakura’as the female parent and D.‘GFRI Ziyun’as the male parent. The plant is of moderate size,with flower shoots emerging from the middle to upper parts of the pseudobulbs. Each stem produces 2-7 flowering nodes,with 1-4 flowers per node. The flower has a horizontal diameter of 5.5-6.3 cm and a vertical diameter of 4.5-5.3 cm. The petals and sepals are pinkish purple,while the lip is white with a lavender tip and a yellow eye spot. The pseudobulbs are erect,and the flowers exhibit a distinctive coloration. The natural flowering period is early; under greenhouse conditions in Nanning,the initial flowering stage begins in late January,and the full-bloom stage occurs in mid-February. Individual flowers last for 14-18 days,and the whole plant remains in bloom for 30-35 days. This cultivar shows strong cold resistance and adaptability,suitable for cultivation in greenhouses or simple plastic shelters in South China.

Key words: Dendrobium, hybridization, cultivar