laelia purpurata var flammea

[nikv]

Hi!

I walked into the greenhouse on Saturday and was surprised to see this one in bloom. I purchased it on eBay a few months ago from Kawamoto Orchids. At the time, it had an empty sheeth. It was a pleasant surprise to see three flowers greeting me when I wasn't expecting it. It is Laelia purpurata var. flammea '#6' x Laelia purpurata var. flammea '#7'. It has three flowers on a first time seedling. The NS is just over five inches in diameter.

And here's a full plant photo for NYEric:

This plant has a smaller growth habit than my other purpuratas. It aslo has a shorter distance between rhizomes. I think it's a keeper!

Best Regards,
Nik von Ruden

P.S. Here's a link to an eBay auction for another plant of this same cross. Check out the mom and dad.

http://cgi.ebay.com/90-L-purpurata-var-flammea-6-x-flammea-Sheath-/290598705055?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item43a908579f

 

[goldenrose]

NICE Nick! Don't you just love surprises like that!! :drool::drool:

 

[Wendelin]

That's a very nice one! Beautiful surprise !

 

[Kavanaru]

Indeed, a keeper! A very nice one!

 

[W. Beetus]

Very nice!

 

[SlipperFan]

What a stunning flower!

 

[koshki]

Lovely!

I've had very good luck with plants from Kawamoto orchids. My daughter is visiting Hawaii this month, and I just discovered she is staying only a couple miles from them! Gee, now do you think she might pick something out for me for an early birthday present????????????

 

[Brian Monk]

Fantastic First bloom. Hope the lip straightens ot, but a keeper never-the-less!

 

[JeanLux]

Lovelies Nik, bravo!!!! Jean

 

[Evergreen]

Very nice purpurata !

 

[biothanasis]

Very beautiful!

 

[Clark]

Your countertop has been exceptionally ornate this year.
This one packs alot of pop.