besseae Firehouse x Cow Hollow II

[orchid527]

This came out of a flask from Chuck Acker exactly 4 years ago. I believe the pollen parent has an FCC. It has been a slow grower for me and is still a small plant with only 4 leaves growing in a 3 inch pot, but it looks like I will get 3 blooms from this growth. The spread of the flower is 8 cm. The white blush at the center is light reflected off hairs. I think I will keep it and see what it looks like with a stronger growth.

Mike

 

[phrag guy]

that is a nice one

 

[goldenrose]

:clap::clap:good potential!

 

[Erythrone]

Nice!

 

[MorandiWine]

Great!!!

 

[NYEric]

Yay besseae! They are difficult from flask so congrats.

 

[SlipperFan]

It sure has beautiful color.

 

[mrhappyrotter]

Nice. I'm certain it will get even better on subsequent bloomings. The color is great. The petals are nice and full. Symmetry on the dorsal sepal and lip are a little off, but that's exactly the kind of thing that tends to improve (sometimes greatly) once a plant is more mature.

Thanks for sharing.

 

[abax]

That's a really WOW Chinese red.

 

[Paph_LdyMacBeth]

I really can see great potential here. This is a nice bloom, and it will only get better. Kudos for sticking with it. Very nice and open

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[eaborne]

Nice indeed!

 

[Justin]

excellent potential--the dorsal is brightly colored which is a plus.

 

[Phrag-Plus]

Gorgeous!