Paph. rothschildianum ('Borneo Dark' x 'Dark Chocolate')

[Drorchid]

Some more Paph. rothschildianum seedlings have opened from a cross I made a few years ago between 'Borneo Dark' and 'Dark Chocolate'. I selected both parents based on their color, and sibbed the two darkest roths that we had. I am starting to like the cross more and more. The shape is not as good as some of the other newer crosses that are out there (although I still think they are better than average), but what I do like about this cross is the colors of the flowers. Indeed all of them are turning out very dark!

Here are some pics:

This was an arangement I made for a local orchid show here at the MN Arboretum:

Individual plant:

Robert

 

[Chuck]

Beautiful color. They certainly make a striking group. Nicely photographed as well.

Chuck

 

[KyushuCalanthe]

Drop dead gorgeous! Going for the Easter look in that first shot Robert?

 

[nikv]

Very nice! :clap:

 

[orchidman77]

I just got a seedling (about 8 inches ls) of this cross. I love the colors....now I have something to seriously look forward to!!! Thanks for making this cross!!

David

 

[raymond]

I bought this cross that made you to do mine bloom only push

 

[Shiva]

Gorgeous Roths

 

[rdlsreno]

Stunning!

Ramon

 

[Rick]

They do have very red pouches and nicely contrasting stripping. I like them quite a bit.

How long have they been out of flask, and what is the leaf span Robert?

 

[Justin]

These are gorgeous roths. Definitely a nice cross.

 

[SlipperFan]

Excellent color. But what's wrong with the shape? Slight twist to the petals? Or?

 

[etex]

Gorgeous blooms and the arrangement is very lovely!

 

[Wendy]

I think they are all fabulous! :drool::drool::drool:

 

[SlipperKing]

Good stuff Robert, very good.

 

[JeanLux]

Gorgeous display!!!! Great dark-colored blooms!!!! Bravo for that creation!!!! Jean

 

[Pete]

that color is excellent. some of the best pouch color ive seen.. but why only 2 flowers on those? that seems really low..

 

[Fabrice]

Yes, nice roths.

The plants with 3 flowers is the best in form and color no?

I have this cross and it's blooming size. I'm waiting for the new growth and it will be good for this year or more next year.

I agree with you. Even if it's not incredible roth., they are best than we can often find.

 

[Paul]

wow!! these colors are crazy, I love them !!

 

[Ernie]

Super color, Robert! The form and flower count aren't spectacular, but who's counting. I wouldn't kick them out of bed for eating crackers!

-Ernie

 

[Ayreon]

Now this is the type of flower bowl I would like to give to my wife. What does it cost?