Phrag Grouville 4n

[monocotman]

Hi
Bought at great expense from Ratcliffes a couple of years ago and flowering for the first time.
The label says EY 13393 ( Eric Young 4n 'Mont Millais' AM/RHS x Hanne Popow 4n 'Jersey' AM/RHS ) so must be originally from the EYOF.
I have to say that I am less than impressed with the flower coming from such an exalted cross. Pretty enough but no great shakes at just 3 inches across.
However the plant is a climber and the roots from this growth are a bit stunted although the growth is ok.
I will make a greater effort with the next one to get the roots growing well and maybe things will improve.
Regards
David

 

[monocotman]

Close up photo

And as the iPad will only load one photo at a time here is the close up

 

[NYEric]

4N plants are slow growing. When it gets up to full size maybe it'll produce more and better blooms. If not, you can send it on a vacation to NYC. Yay besseae hybrids!

 

[Achamore]

Much more orange than I have seen, more akin to a Don Wimbur in terms of colour. Yes, Ratcliffes have never been cheap...!

 

[Hamlet]

Very nice. I like the contrast of the pouch colours.

 

[17andgrowing]

Awesome!

 

[trdyl]

I would think it will get better as it matures. Love the color, too bad your on the other side of the pond...

 

[abax]

I see absolutely nothing wrong with this flower and I rather
like it. Growth and maturity will improve the flowers.

 

[SlipperFan]

Nice.