Paphiopedilum hirsutissimum var esquilorei

[DrLeslieEe]

Presenting a family of 3 brothers from the cross of (esquilorei ‘Taka’ FCC/AOS x esquilorei ‘Alexei’ SM/DOG).

Very large and dark. All about NS 14 cm, miltigrowths with 2 old growths plus 2 new growths and flowering growth. Strong growers.

 

[tomkalina]

Very impressive. Great photos!

 

[Dandrobium]

Lovely group photo!

 

[NYEric]

Nice, from Popow?

 

[Junglejewel]

Wow!!!! I want!

 

[troy]

My favorite paph species!! Excellent blooming!!

 

[DrLeslieEe]

Thanks all.

They seem to like the one spot next to the tigrinums, all getting the same treatment.

I got them from Chinghua at the Montreal show last year March.

 

[richgarrison]

WOW i don't think you can ever have enough hirsutissimum.... (btw same with tigrinum...)

 

[DrLeslieEe]

WOW i don't think you can ever have enough hirsutissimum.... (btw same with tigrinum...)

I hear you! Now just need a tigrinum alba!!!

 

[DrLeslieEe]

On their way to our Toronto show, all packed snugly!

 

[sheilakies]

Beautiful blooms! Wish I belonged to your OS, I’d love to see these ‘up close and personal’!

 

[BrucherT]

Presenting a family of 3 brothers from the cross of (esquilorei ‘Taka’ FCC/AOS x esquilorei ‘Alexei’ SM/DOG).

Very large and dark. All about NS 14 cm, miltigrowths with 2 old growths plus 2 new growths and flowering growth. Strong growers.

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I absolutely adore this form! This is what I think it should look like. Just splendiferous.

 

[Ozpaph]

much better in the 'good' lighting

 

[troy]

......very nice display!!

 

[DrLeslieEe]

Thanks all!