Flower color washed out

[jemmam]

I bought a red phrag in bloom; it had a rich color. I have rebloomed it under T5's and the color is much lighter. Does the color wash out when the buds are set, or if I pull it out from under the high light now, will later blooms be darker?

 

[SlipperFan]

Phrags will have better color in cooler temperatures. I'm not sure how much different light sources have.

 

[troy]

I think light promotes anthycyinin, cool temps also do that

 

[NYEric]

Maybe it's too close to the heat/light source.

 

[Ray]

I agree with others - bright and cool results in the best development of red coloration.