Paph. A. Dimmock 'Black Hunter'

[jtrmd]

I figured this one was worth sharing.This cross one has been around since 1902. Paph. A. Dimmock 'Black Hunter' is (druryi x Godseffianum).

 

[Erythrone]

Omg!!

 

[SlipperFan]

Very much worth sharing! It looks like it has a good dose of esquirolei/hirsuitissimum in it. I like it!

 

[jtrmd]

Going from memory I believe Godseffianum is hirsutissimum X Paph boxallii,but could be wrong.

 

[Bolero]

It has:

50% druryi
25% boxallii
25% hirsutissimum

Interesting hybrid, I love the colour and markings.

 

[SlipperFan]

Thanks, folks! I really do like this -- unlike anything I have so far.

 

[Shiva]

A great mix of great paphs gone wright. Wonderful!

 

[Kevin]

Very nice! Is it hard to flower with it having the druryi in it? How do you grow it?

 

[jtrmd]

This was bought in bloom,but I don't have any problems flowering my druryi.I grow them in brighter light than the rest of my Paphs,and everything(temps,water) else is pretty much the same.I asked the same question when I picked this up.I was told it blooms easier than straight druyri,but I will let you know soon.It has a couple mature unbloomed growths.

 

[KyushuCalanthe]

Great photo :clap:

 

[JeanLux]

Very cool cross!!! Jean

 

[SlipperKing]

This is one out of the history books. Not often seen anymore. You a nice piece of history let's hope you continue to post her picture every year!

 

[etex]

Very cool bloom! And great photo.

 

[Ross]

That's one I've never seen. Thanks for sharing a piece of history.

 

[goldenrose]

:clap: :clap: Just the right old time blend!
.... druryi X's are usually easier to bloom but combine that with hirsut and for me that would be double trouble!

 

[Mrs. Paph]

Very Nice! Love the colors and patterns!

 

[jtrmd]

Thanks everybody.I have an easy time with hirsut too,so hopefully it cont. with this one.I probably shouldnt of opened my mouth.

 

[Marc]

A very interesting flower and I like the noticeable hirsitissimum influence in the flower.