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dustywoman
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The local orchid nursery here in Maine had a 15% off sale yesterday, so being the impulse shopper/slipper addict that I am, I hopped into the car and happily drove off.
I came home with these guys:
Going clockwise and starting in the left front, there is (1) Paph sanderianum 'Longhair x Penan,' and (yes) I know that this will take years and years to get to bloom, but the grower put it aside for me and how could I resist? (2) This Phrag "Penns Creek Cascade" was also put aside for me - again could not resist. (3) Here's a hybrid for someone seeking a little adventure in their lives. It is Paph Deperle 'Blusher' x hirsutissimum 'Whimsey.' We have NO CLUE what this will look like, but it is in low bud.
and (4) another interesting cross. This time, it is Phrag Magdalena Rose x wallisii. The hope here is that you get the long petals with some rose/pink coloration.
It may take time to see what happens, but I thought there were some pretty interesting plants. Here's a close up of that hirsutissimum cross:
It could turn out to be very interesting or a disaster. I'm really curious about that yellow bud. The sign for it said that it was not for the faint-of-heart.
Thanks for looking!!!
I came home with these guys:
Going clockwise and starting in the left front, there is (1) Paph sanderianum 'Longhair x Penan,' and (yes) I know that this will take years and years to get to bloom, but the grower put it aside for me and how could I resist? (2) This Phrag "Penns Creek Cascade" was also put aside for me - again could not resist. (3) Here's a hybrid for someone seeking a little adventure in their lives. It is Paph Deperle 'Blusher' x hirsutissimum 'Whimsey.' We have NO CLUE what this will look like, but it is in low bud.
and (4) another interesting cross. This time, it is Phrag Magdalena Rose x wallisii. The hope here is that you get the long petals with some rose/pink coloration.
It may take time to see what happens, but I thought there were some pretty interesting plants. Here's a close up of that hirsutissimum cross:
It could turn out to be very interesting or a disaster. I'm really curious about that yellow bud. The sign for it said that it was not for the faint-of-heart.
Thanks for looking!!!