Phrag. Red Baron 'Phoenix'

[John M]

I got this in 2007 from Russell (Phrag guy), as a seedling. This is the third time it has spiked; but, only the second successful blooming. The first bloom attempt was in March 2008 and the freeze killed all the foliage and the spike before any flowers could open. Over the following year, the plant came back and bloomed for the first time the next year in October and now, it's in spike again; but, with a side branch this time too. Also, it's a deeper red this time around. I guess the cold nights we've had lately have helped boost the colour up. I hold off as long as possible in the fall before I put the heaters on.

 

[Yoyo_Jo]

The color is breathtaking. :drool:

 

[SlipperKing]

Damn John you're the luckyest slipper grow I know!!! That kicks bue-tay!

 

[Shiva]

Real glad you save this one John cause it's a real beauty.

 

[SlipperFan]

Real glad you save this one John cause it's a real beauty.

Total agreement!

 

[Ernie]

Nice!

 

[Jorch]

what a great come back story! It's drool-worthy! :drool:

 

[Phrag-Plus]

Gorgeous! Just Gorgeous!

 

[phrag guy]

that is the best one yet John

 

[NYEric]

Yay besseae hybrids!

 

[A.J]

That is an absolute ripper. . . . I want one!
A.J

 

[John M]

Thanks very much everybody. I sure am happy that this came back from the brink of death. 100% of the foliage was frozen and gone in March 2008; but, the plant regenerated from the roots and rhizome. Whew!

 

[JeanLux]

. .... the plant regenerated from the roots and rhizome. Whew!

:drool: must be a real hardy one :drool:!!!!

cool color and shape John!!! What size is the bloom?

Jean

 

[John M]

:drool: must be a real hardy one :drool:!!!!

cool color and shape John!!! What size is the bloom?

Jean

I'll have to get back to you on that, Jean. I didn't think to measure it. I'll try to get and post it's measurements tomorrow evening.

 

[wojtek]

I like this color

 

[Clark]

Intense at 5 am.
No coffee needed today.

 

[John M]

Intense at 5 am.
No coffee needed today.

LOL!:rollhappy:

Jean; it is 13 cm from petal tip to petal tip.

 

[Hera]

Lovin' it!!!

 

[JeanLux]

...
Jean; it is 13 cm from petal tip to petal tip.

Wow, great one , thanks John!!!! Jean

 

[KyushuCalanthe]

There is no arguing with the color on that baby...