Paph. Jack Straw 'From Wichita'

[tim]

A benefit of living in the Bay Area is the ability to go to Matsui, one of the largest wholesale nurseries in the world, on occasion. This came from them, but was originally bred by Barry Fraser in New Zealand. It's a cross of Pavarotti 'Papa Aroha' with Billy Bunter 'Tereapi'; Pavarotti has really been a touchstone of complex breeding for size, especially petal width, although it has the unfortunate habit of stamping its progeny with its color. This Jack Straw is no exception; the color is all Pavarotti. Billy Bunter 'Tereapi' is the result of one of my favorite lines of breeding, and is indeed in my opinion one of the very most attractive paphs I've ever seen. Its parents are Via Avila Beach 'Evening Moon' and a green; it has the tan/yellow color and pink dorsal flare of the Via Avila Beach, and the size and form of the other parent (Via Avila Beach's form leaves a little to be desired). If you want to see Billy Bunter 'Tereapi', by all means have a look at it here on Marriott's site. Interestingly enough I've never seen another Billy Bunter, and never seen another Jack Straw!

I think this paph is really special; I hope I can bloom it a little better, or at least not subject it to show conditions before judging; it's 15 cm wide with 6.2 cm petals, and look at the dorsal - magnificent. Just to see what happens, last year I put this on Amanda 'Joyance' - looking for good form but no idea what color it will be...

By the way this picture is by Eric Hunt, not me; he's not only a fantastic photographer, but a good friend...check out more of his pix on his flickr site

 

[SlipperKing]

That is round,round and more round!! The color balance is nice as well. Very special Plant Tim

 

[KyushuCalanthe]

Remarkable flower! That dorsal sepal is beyond the beyond.

 

[emydura]

That is impressive.

David

 

[paphioland]

Thanks Tim. Nice find. Just for conversation my preference is for, dare I say it, a less flat, cuppier flower. When flowers are so flat the synsepal tends not to hold the flower together tightly and this can lead to the inward curving of the lower proximal petals. When I see aos judging this is a concept that seems most of the time to fly right over their heads. The flatter flower seems to be larger just because of how it opens and less round. They have no idea how hard it is to breed a large round tight complex.

Just for conversation. I like it. It is a nice flower. I think it will be better on future bloomings. The pouch size is very likely cultural or by chance. Will likely be normal next time. Thanks for the pic

 

[tomkalina]

Very nice Tim - Thanks for posting. Reminds me somewhat of Paph. Lippewunder (See photo)

 

[etex]

WOW-It is magnificent!! Congrats on this super special bloom!!

 

[goldenrose]

:clap::drool::drool::drool::clap:

 

[labskaus]

I had the same thoughts as Tom since we get to see quite a few Lippewunders over here (and not much else ).
From a quick look at the genealogy, these breeding lines have separated some four or so generations back. Might be interesting to combine them again.

I like the colours of this type a lot, and a good flower like yours is truly impressive.

 

[tim]

It is so difficult to get a good Lippewunder in the US. I have some seedlings from Orchid Inn that are F3 or F4 Lippewunders and hope they don't come out all messed up. It's interesting to see Nubian in its background - that's the genes I'd bet cause crippling so often, since Nubian comes from barbatum.

I was hoping to see Shapely 'Geisha' in there somewhere, since that's what makes the color in Pavarotti. I used to have Shapely 'Geisha' but someone stole it from my rented greenhouse.

 

[smartie2000]

Very nice Tim - Thanks for posting. Reminds me somewhat of Paph. Lippewunder (See photo)

I was going to say the same thing.
But this plant is flatter than most Lippewunders

 

[Shiva]

Beautiful!

 

[slipperscout]

Appreciation of comments for Paph. Jack Straw

Tim
I see that I am among others in expressing appreciation to you taking the time to post your remarks regarding your experience and observations in the breeding of complex paphs. It presents a wonderful opportunity for one like myself to learn from the experience of others. Your teaching is very much appreciated by this pupil, keep up the good work!

 

[SlipperFan]

Wow -- where do you go from there (breeding from Jack Straw & Lippewunder)?