Phragmipedium dalessandroi

[Djthomp28]

This years blooms are much less full. To make up for it, branching is in effect finally.

 

[Duck Slipper]

I have always liked Dalessandroi...and this one looks great!
I have a flask now that seems to be doing well.

 

[abax]

Darlene, these flowers are so interesting and very eye catching. I've never seen a light pouch with the bright red
petals and dorsal. Is this combination unusual?

 

[NYEric]

Yay besseae, v. dalessandroi! Very nice, what's your address?!?

 

[cpmaniac]

Well done, Darlene. That's the real deal and obviously thriving under your care. Thanks so much for sharing...
Cheers,
Paul

 

[Djthomp28]

Thanks all! This one came from @tomkalina some time ago. Its been a very robust grower, especially once the second growth took off a few years ago.

Is this combination unusual?

I am not sure if it is unusual. I have not seen many dalessandroi in person. This one has always shown this color combination. This year is more pronounced.

Very nice, what's your address?!?

Ha! Not after all the B&E encouragement i have given others on this forum.

 

[tomkalina]

Darlene, these flowers are so interesting and very eye catching. I've never seen a light pouch with the bright red
petals and dorsal. Is this combination unusual?

Not unusual to have a lighter colored pouch than petals for this species. (See photo of the Phrag. d'alessandroi 'Fox Valley' CHM-AOS clone attached.) Sometimes cooler temps during bud development will darker the pouch color.

 

[NYEric]

Ha! Not after all the B&E encouragement i have given others on this forum.

Don't worry, it will just be going shopping in NYC!

 

[abax]

Thank you Tom. The flower you posted is the color with which I'm familiar. Quite appealing.