Paph. purpuratum first bloom

[Michael Bonda]

Finally after watching bud develop for 4 months, it has finally opened.

 

[Ozpaph]

a lovely species

 

[GuRu]

Paph. purpuratum is very colourful and shouldn't miss in every colection. Well done Michael.

 

[DrLeslieEe]

Love this species and this is a nice one. Four months… wow …

 

[Michael Bonda]

Flower shape has changed with maturity:

 

[BrucherT]

My favorite species and your example is wonderful.

 

[Guldal]

Very nice purpuratum... and as others noticed, seems very well coloured....might there still be time for a photo shoot in natural light?!

 

[Michael Bonda]

Very nice purpuratum... and as others noticed, seems very well coloured....might there still be time for a photo shoot in natural light?!

Sorry for the delay
here are 2 pics in natural light. Second away, first towards the sun light source (no flash, cloudy day):

 

[Guldal]

Thank you...gorgeous!

 

[BrucherT]