Phragmipedium Audrey (Twilight x Grande)

[Djthomp28]

This is one of my larger Phrag but it is worth the bench space. This has been an amazing grower, so I am expecting it to hold multiple flowers.

 

[monocotman]

Wonderfully grown!

 

[abax]

The flower has a very graceful presentation.

 

[Djthomp28]

Here is a quick update. A few years later, the plant and the flowers have matured:

 

[Linus_Cello]

I wonder if this will hold 3 flowers. Some of the parents are the same as Sorcerer’s Apprentice, which holds multiple flowers well.
(Reminds me of my China Dragon, which is also quite large and hopefully will bloom next month)

 

[Djthomp28]

@Linus_Cello I hope it will someday. So far the best I have gotten is two flowers. @KateL Has several clones. Maybe she knows is Audrey can hold three flowers.

 

[PeteM]

Love the pics of your operation.

 

[Ray]

@Djthomp28 & @Linus_Cello - mist the flowers, buds and spike with Kelpak solution. It contains phlorotannins that are known to slow senescence.

I have a Phrag Lucky Girl that insists on blooming over the winter when I am forced to keep it in dry, indoor, less-than-ideal conditions, where it is a consistently single-blossom carrier, except for that tantalizing day when two are open, with each blossom lasting about 7-10 days. By misting it a couple of times a day, I was able to get it to as many as 4, with the oldest being 28 days before dropping.

 

[Djthomp28]

4 flowers would be amazing but the multiple misting a day is more than I can manage at the moment. Maybe one day I can give this a try on a few of my phrags.

 

[Djthomp28]

@PeteM it is a mess in there at the moment. Hopefully I can spend some time straightening a bit and share some updates on the space.

 

[Ray]

4 flowers would be amazing but the multiple misting a day is more than I can manage at the moment. Maybe one day I can give this a try on a few of my phrags.

Try once a day - you can probably manage that - in between chasing after your child!

 

[NYEric]

Here is a quick update. A few years later, the plant and the flowers have matured:

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Haahaahaa! Looks like our apartment! Addicted!

 

[PhilaGardener]

Beautiful plant and a nice growth room too! Thanks for sharing!