Paph. Winston Churchill "Indomitable" FCC/AOS/RHS

[Tom-DE]

I almost lost it years ago because I divided it too soon...This is the first bloom in five years or longer. The flower is not perfect (there is a minor dent on the pouch), but not too bad considering it only got insufficient watering the last two weeks while the bud was developing.

 

[Theodoreorchidking]

Absolutely gorgeous

 

[Ozpaph]

You are a very lucky person to own such an unique treasure. A true piece of complex breeding history.
Can i ask how you came upon it?

 

[Tom-DE]

You are a very lucky person to own such an unique treasure. A true piece of complex breeding history.
Can i ask how you came upon it?

It came to me around 2003-2004. Val Tonkin from Tonkins orchids, CA. USA sent me this clone and another WC (not awarded but also a good clone, unfortunately I sold it years ago)...
Tonkins Orchids closed its business 20+ years ago.

 

[CharlesD]

Nice blooming of that one! Well done to get it flowering again.

 

[niche]

I still have one of Valarie Tomkin's Division lists from back then. She had some Great Plants! Great to see a classic!

 

[Justin]

A classic for good reason. Fantastic!

 

[littlefrog]

I also have a piece, which I inherited from an older grower maybe 10 years ago.

It has been cyclical for me, some years it grows well, some years not. Last year was not it's best year. Maybe this year.