Paph. Pink Sky

Drorchid · Mar 6, 2009

This is one of my favorite multifloral/parvi crosses. Paph. Pink Sky is Lady Isabel x delenatii. I think it is a much better cross than Paph. delrosi. It blooms much more reliable and faster compared to delrosi. Here are some pictures of a recent remake that I made of this cross with a first bloom seedling:

Here are some older pictures of some more mature plants from different crosses:

Robert

JeanLux · Mar 6, 2009

I think the shape of this new one is much better than the older ones !!! Jean

Drorchid · Mar 6, 2009

Thanks. I used "select" parents, and I think that helped.

Robert

parvi_17 · Mar 6, 2009

Stunning! I am gaining appreciation for this cross.

John M · Mar 6, 2009

Wow, these are nice.....especially the first one! You've opened my eyes to a new cross that I should look for. Thanks for posting this Robert.

Elena · Mar 6, 2009

Gosh, they are very nice. The fact that they are easier to flower is a huge plus too! I'd buy one.

goldenrose · Mar 6, 2009

:clap: :clap: WOW!!! Color A+++ :drool: :drool:

NYEric · Mar 6, 2009

Very nice. I've had mine forever and it still hasn't bloomed!

Is it faster to bloom than Paph Gloria Naugle?

emydura · Mar 6, 2009

Your new seedling is certainly a step up from your older plants. I have always loved this cross. I agree that it is better than Delrosi.

David

Drorchid · Mar 6, 2009

NYEric said:
Very nice. I've had mine forever and it still hasn't bloomed!
Is it faster to bloom than Paph Gloria Naugle?

Yes, I think it is; with roth crosses (like Delrosi and Gloria Naugle) it also depends on which roth they used. If they used an older roth, I think the hybrids are a lot slower, but I have noticed that when we have remade some of the primaries using the "newer" generation roths that the hybrids (like Delrosi or Gloria Naugle) will be a lot faster to bloom, but I still think that this Pink Sky will be faster even compared to a newer generation Delrosi or Gloria Naugle.

Robert

NYEric · Mar 6, 2009

OK thanx.

Ed M · Mar 6, 2009

Excellent Rob. Beautiful flowers. I need to get some of those.

eOrchids · Mar 6, 2009

Beautiful blooms Rob!

Can't wait for mine to bloom!

nikv · Mar 6, 2009

What a gorgeous plant and flower! Leaves me wondering what Lady isabel x vietnamese would look like. Has anyone made that cross? :drool:

dan_t · Mar 6, 2009

Oh wow! Colour and form are awesome (as far as I can tell but I'm no expert)! I love it - must get one!

Dan

Drorchid · Mar 6, 2009

nikv said:
What a gorgeous plant and flower! Leaves me wondering what Lady isabel x vietnamese would look like. Has anyone made that cross? :drool:

Yes, as I like how Pink Sky looks, I made both Lady Isabel x vietnamense and Lady Isabel x Ho Chi Minh. They have not bloomed yet.

Robert

nikv · Mar 6, 2009

Thanks, Robert! I'll be looking for them in the future.

Elena · Mar 6, 2009

nikv said:
What a gorgeous plant and flower! Leaves me wondering what Lady isabel x vietnamese would look like. Has anyone made that cross? :drool:

Or delenatii dunkel :drool:

nikv · Mar 6, 2009

^ ^
I ordered a couple Paph delenatii (half-dunkel) from Orchids Limited this week. They should be waiting for me on my doorstep when I get home tonight! I also ordered a Paph lowii 'Horizontal' selfing. :rollhappy:

paphioboy · Mar 6, 2009

Fantastic cross!!

And blooming on a single growth too..

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