Introducing Phragmipedium kovachii 'Deep Purple' FCC

[orchidlife]

Congratulations!! That is fantastic

 

[niche]

That is a great looking kovachii! The deep color of the pouch, and I really like that staminode. Commanding flower for sure. Many congratulations on the 91 point FCC. I have that same cross from Chuck Acker and last year the spike blasted and did not flower. This year's spikes on multiple growths look a lot stronger. Fingers crossed that it will open. If you have success with the seed sign me up for any you are willing to sell.

 

[BrucherT]

Deeply beautiful.

 

[GuRu]

WOW... this is one of the best P. kovachii I've seen ever. Congrats to the award.

 

[southernbelle]

Well here she is! I named her Deep Purple for one of my favorite bands while in high school. Dates me doesn't it!
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It is a Chuck Acker cross that I purchased from Mike here on the forum. Jason contacted Chuck Acker with the cross number and Chuck provided the parents.
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I’m not usually a fan of kovachii, but have to say this as a whole is gorgeous!! Color is unbelievable and shape is very pleasing. Great growing! Well deserved.

 

[Royal Rea]

Fantastic kovachii. Congradulations.