niveum and brachys

[theorchidzone]

We have been blooming out some awesome niveums and brachys.

This first one is 9cm; the flower was smoother when it was younger; it is now a little past its prime. All of them are on the large size.

I am curious about which shape people like the best.

 

[theorchidzone]

BTW, the breeding on the niveums originates at OZ, Taiwan and Japan.

The two brachys are from Paphanatics breeding.

 

[NYEric]

This, in its prime. Pattern, shape, and full, non-wavy, segments.

 

[Bob in Albany N.Y.]

I like the fourth niveum followed by the second one.

 

[GuRu]

This, in its prime. Pattern, shape, and full, non-wavy, segments.

Agreed, it's number four

 

[tim]

3rd - fullest petals and that great high arch...like Lady Luck 'Change Up'

 

[Erythrone]

I am in love with every blooms!!!!!!!!!

 

[tenman]

#7, please!!!

 

[SlipperFan]

I think #2 is amazing!

 

[abax]

I like the one Eric likes. On the other hand, I grow mostly Brachys and I
love 'em all. I'm not so enthused about the perfectly round blooms. They
look a bit artificial to me, but they're pretty.

 

[Dido]

all are great flowers congrats

 

[Fabrice]

Very difficult to choose...

1st is interesting for its natural shape! And I like that.

Curiously, 4th is maybe the "worst" of the group for me, at least on photo.

Il like the round pouch for the 5th and I really like all in the 6th. Maybe my favorite on photo.

Need to see them in reality!

 

[labskaus]

#3 and #4 are the best from a breeders/judges perspective. Personally I like #1 best. The second hybrid looks incredibly flat, the first has nice spots.

 

[Ozpaph]

#1 definitely

 

[Justin]

dang those are nice!

 

[papheteer]

Love those brachys! My favorites are niveum#1 and both the brachy hybrids!

 

[Trithor]

Those are all really good! My choice would be #3, followed by 4, then 2. What is the breeding of #3? (If you don't mind disclosing)

 

[Stone]

Lotsa nice ones!