My First Cross to Bloom

[paphreek]

Just opened a week ago: Paph Barb Hella (barbigerum x Hellas 'Sunset' HCC/AOS), registration pending. It is growing in a 2 1/4 inch pot.

The whole plant

 

[Candace]

Congrats, Papa.

 

[Chien]

Great! Like a large barbigerum, I like that.

 

[Marco]

nice yellow....congrats!

 

[paphreek]

Great! Like a large barbigerum, I like that.

The dorsal has reflexed a little more at the base since this photo was taken on Sunday, so it resembles a large barbigerum even more. Hopefully, this will be a good first step in breeding compact bulldogs. I was destined to do this cross, BARBigerum x HELLAs, as my mother's name is Barbara Hella.:wink:

 

[Chien]

Hopefully, this will be a good first step in breeding compact bulldogs.

it's a good cross for making compact bulldogs. What will be your next step?

I was destined to do this cross, BARBigerum x HELLAs, as my mother's name is Barbara Hella.:wink:

Wow, it's really mean someting to you.
Go register it quickly!

 

[WolfDog1 (C. Williams)]

I think that is the same cross you sent me.
WOW! That's really nice. I hope the one you
sent me turns out to be so nice.

Congratulations!

Craig

 

[SlipperFan]

Nice color and shape!

 

[paphreek]

it's a good cross for making compact bulldogs. What will be your next step?

I will continue to bloom out seedlings, looking for a few with the best qualities. I have about 35-40 seedlings left after selling some. then, I will probably cross it with either small growing speicies or another complex with small species in its heritage, such as Paph Barbilight, which is 1/4 barbigerum.

Wow, it's really mean someting to you.
Go register it quickly!

The registration is already on its way to the RHS.

 

[paphreek]

I think that is the same cross you sent me.
WOW! That's really nice. I hope the one you
sent me turns out to be so nice.

Congratulations!

Craig

I'd like to see yours when it blooms!

 

[Kyle]

How long from pollenation to flower?

I would be very happy if my first breeding results were half as nice!

Kyle

 

[paphreek]

How long from pollenation to flower?

I would be very happy if my first breeding results were half as nice!

Kyle

Thanks, Kyle. From pollination to flower took a little less than four years, although the majority of the seedlings are another year or two from blooming.

 

[WolfDog1 (C. Williams)]

I'll make sure and let you know when it blooms.
That really is nice.

Craig

 

[goldenrose]

Lovely! Lovely!! Lovely!!!

 

[Grandma M]

The dorsal has reflexed a little more at the base since this photo was taken on Sunday, so it resembles a large barbigerum even more. Hopefully, this will be a good first step in breeding compact bulldogs. I was destined to do this cross, BARBigerum x HELLAs, as my mother's name is Barbara Hella.:wink:

It's a beautiful flower, I like it a lot.

I especially like the name. How thoughtful of you to give it your Mother's name. She must feel very honored.

 

[NYEric]

I thought it was an ode to the movie w/ Jane Fonda!

 

[Corbin]

good growing

 

[Bob in Albany N.Y.]

Very nice indeed. Congratulations !