Ascocenda My Michele 'Lavender Beauty'

[Ray]

I really ought to groom this puppy for showing, as the flowers are very full and flat, having a natural spread of 10-11 cm.

 

[Yoyo_Jo]

It's quite lovely. :smitten: I like the more intense patterning on the lower sepals.

 

[JeanLux]

wow, that is really a spectacular colored bloom IMO!!!! Jean

 

[goldenrose]

:clap: :drool: An attention getter for sure!
Curious - from a judging point of view, is it preferred that the flowers don't overlap quite as much as this one?

 

[SlipperFan]

That's a beauty. Nice spots!

 

[smartie2000]

this one is a show stopper.

 

[ncart]

It's so beautiful.

 

[KyushuCalanthe]

That's a beauty Ray! Isn't it a bit early to put it outside though?

 

[Ray]

Definitely, Tom.

Usually I bring blooming plants into the kitchen, but the dangling root system on the plant made that impossible (I have no hanging space since we redid the kitchen), so I cut off the spike. Besides, it was in the 50's!

 

[NYEric]

It's in the 50's in NY as well. Tenman posted something about 85 inhis GH and I was thinking WTF?!?! Thanx for posting.

 

[KyushuCalanthe]

Besides, it was in the 50's!

What's crazy is that southern France and parts of Spain are having a big snow event right now! Barcelona is under snow and should be quite warm by this time of year. Global Warning again? Some pics: Barcelona Snow We have snow forecast for today as well, not unprecedented, but a bit late in the season to be sure.

 

[SlipperFan]

It was in the 50's here today, also. So nice, I even sat outside on my deck for a little while. Looking at all the snow in our yard!

 

[Lanmark]

Very nice flowers! They make me think of Florida

 

[etex]

Gorgeous blooms!! I love the unique color and great shape!

 

[toddybear]

Spectacular!