Paphiopedilum helenae Blooms

[Phred]

This is the first of my Paph helenae to bloom this year. I have several in spike and will add photos as they open.

 

[Ozpaph]

pretty

 

[KateL]

Yay - I only have one. Yours is so nice, it makes me want to buy more!

 

[Phred]

Yay - I only have one. Yours is so nice, it makes me want to buy more!

I know... I got like 60 hoping to get some nice ones to use in breeding. They’re from five dealers so not all the same crosses.

 

[abax]

Such a cutie!

 

[DrLeslieEe]

I know... I got like 60 hoping to get some nice ones to use in breeding. They’re from five dealers so not all the same crosses.

Wow 60! I’m sure you will flower a few great ones!

 

[P.K.Hansen]

Sweet. I've only got one, but it opened a few days ago. Will post it when it's ready for the public

 

[Guldal]

Phred, you start out with a very good one! Love its colours!

 

[Djthomp28]

Wonderful!

I only have one but I have not seen it bloom yet. Fingers crossed it is a nice one!

 

[Junglejewel]

Very cute! I love Helenae

 

[GuRu]

Very nice P. helenae which in addition seem to flower for the first time. Good luck with the rest of your 60 helenaes. Must be a great sight when the mayority of them will flower simultaneously one day.

 

[Phred]

Very nice P. helenae which in addition seem to flower for the first time. Good luck with the rest of your 60 helenaes. Must be a great sight when the mayority of them will flower simultaneously one day.

Yes this was a first time bloom on a two growth plant.
The next two helenae to bloom this year... #30 bloomed for the first time last year. #47 has bloomed a few times. There is a second bud on its way up.

 

[Guldal]

They are all lovely... but I still have a prediliction for the debutante (#31)

 

[Phred]

They are all lovely... but I still have a prediliction for the debutante (#31)

I like #31 also. Here’s the next two to open...

 

[DrLeslieEe]

All cute but #47 is my fave with its fat pouch and green bos (dot) on the staminode. Need a division lol.

 

[Guldal]

All cute but #47 is my fave with its fat pouch and green bos (dot) on the staminode.

Oh, Leslie, you are such a sucker for size! But, ok, #47 is definately a good one too....and you are right about the green bos, it's a very nice feature!

Phred, are they all from same parentage/breeding line, so far?

 

[GuRu]

Oh, Leslie, you are such a sucker for size! ..........

Jens, sometimes size isn't of disadvantage. But I must confirm, Leslie has an excellent taste. # 47 is a real keeper.

 

[Just1more]

I love the chunky #47!

 

[Phred]

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Phred, are they all from same parentage/breeding line, so far?
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Hello Guldal
I have helenae from three growers blooming at the moment... #30, 31, 32, and 33 are all siblings.

 

[NYEric]

Group photo?