Phragmipedium Early Surprise

[Djthomp28]

I wish I could capture the red more accurately. It is the deepest red phrag in my collection. This cross is from Fox Valley breeding and was registered in 2019.

It will put on a good show this year. So far there are three flowers spike. Can't wait for the last one to open.

 

[monocotman]

Superb!
David

 

[Linus_Cello]

Not S/H culture for this? Why?

 

[MaxC]

Wow! Looking really good.

 

[Achamore]

The red hues will be very sensitive to the temperature of the light settings in the camera. You could try adjusting that in Photoshop, if you have it.

 

[Dandrobium]

Gorgeous! And very healthy plant!

 

[Djthomp28]

I just realized this is actually Early Surprise. Could someone correct the name to Phragmipedium Early Surprise?

Thanks all. I just use the S/H pots but I don't grow it in S/H. My Phrag results with S/H are fine but other methods are better.

 

[tomkalina]

Well grown and well flowered plant. The best we've seen to date .....

 

[Linus_Cello]

I just realized this is actually Early Surprise. Could someone correct the name to Phragmipedium Early Surprise?

Thanks all. I just use the S/H pots but I don't grow it in S/H. My Phrag results with S/H are fine but other methods are better.

what culture method is better?

 

[Ray]

I just realized this is actually Early Surprise. Could someone correct the name to Phragmipedium Early Surprise.

Done. I didn’t even know I could do that!

 

[Djthomp28]

Awesome! Thanks, Ray.

Linus - I am not sure if there is one that is truly better. My preference is either bark mix or rockwool. I am leaving the Phrags in S/H in S/H. No reason to change them.

 

[Djthomp28]

Also, Phragmipedium Early Surprise received an HCC. So it is now Phragmipedium Early Surprise 'Kat's Song' HCC/AOS

 

[MaxC]

Yay! Congratulations. Should have been "Kat's Sunrise"

 

[cpmaniac]

What a well grown beauty - well done!

 

[abax]

On my monitor, this Phrag. is a true, deep crimson.
Way to go!

 

[NYEric]

Yay besseae hybrids! Thanks for sharing. Having a hard time looking up the cross.

 

[Djthomp28]

Yay besseae hybrids! Thanks for sharing. Having a hard time looking up the cross.

It is Waunakee Sunset x Rosalie Dixler.

Thanks everyone!

 

[NYEric]

Thanks. I can't seem to find Phragweb/Blue Nanta/ or Slipperorchidinfo...???