Laelia purpurata

[nikv]

Hello,

One of my Laelia purpuratas is currently blooming. This is actually the first time that this plant has managed to flower for me. Previous years were sabotaged by a pesky snail or slug. I'm very pleased with the flower. Five flowers on one stem. Plant is in a six-inch pot.

I can't wait for my other purpuratas to bloom!

Best Regards,
Nik von Ruden

Edited to add: I forgot to mention that is has that delightful anise-like fragrance characteristic of the species!

 

[JeanLux]

Too cool those blooms Nik!!!! Are they all white or is there a fine tone of pink? Jean

 

[biothanasis]

Oh, very nice!!!

 

[Yoyo_Jo]

Very sweet; you are enjoying some lovely catts right now, aren't you?

 

[KyushuCalanthe]

Very nice!

 

[etex]

Very big,beautiful blooms! The lip is fabulous!!

 

[Brian Monk]

Very nice. Worth the wait

 

[Shiva]

Very nice. Well done.

 

[nikv]

Are they all white or is there a fine tone of pink?

That is just the camera and the lighting. There is no pink, but there is the slightest bit of yellow in the throat. Otherwise, it's a pure white flower!

 

[JeanLux]

They are Beauties!!!! Jean

 

[Erythrone]

wow!

 

[SlipperFan]

That is really beautiful.

 

[W. Beetus]

Stunning blooms. Thanks for sharing!

 

[goldenrose]

:clap::clap: Good job Nik! :drool::drool: