Paph. S. Gratrix 'Blackberry Pie'

[OrchidFrank]

Now that the stress and rigor of the 19th WOC is a bit behind us, I thought it would be fun to share a photo of a wonderful seedling I found in bloom this morning. Every once in a while a seedling blooms that just has the power to put a big smile on one’s face, and this one has that effect for sure. I made this Paph. S. Gratrix is using the very consistant and reliable Paph. leucochilum ‘Matt Saftenberg’, AM/AOS crossed with a wild-collected Paph. bellatulum ‘Redwood’ I got many years ago. I hope you all enjoy it.

Frank Smith

 

[Gcroz]

What a beauty Frank! I love the name, it's perfect!

 

[swamprad]

Beautiful! Makes me look forward to fresh blackberry pie...

 

[WolfDog1 (C. Williams)]

Very nice!
No wonder.

Craig

 

[SlipperFan]

That is absolutely stunning.

 

[smartie2000]

delicious!

 

[Faan]

Stunning

 

[Elena]

delicious!

You stole my line :rollhappy:

 

[toddybear]

Excellent flower!....suddenly I crave dessert!

 

[Greenpaph]

Frank,

The name is certainly apropo!

Spectacular!

thanks for sharing!:drool:

 

[goldenrose]

It would certainly put a smile on my face too!

 

[Heather]

Has someone we all know tried to purchase it yet? oke:

It's very yummy.

 

[NYEric]

What stress Frank?
Nice colorful hybrid. Thanx for posting.

 

[snow]

that sure is a beautiful one
someday!

 

[jblanford]

That is just awesome Frank, thanks. Jim.

 

[Greenpaph]

Frank,

Are you going to sell any?

 

[Park Bear]

Very nice

 

[GuRu]

Frank it isn't perfect yet !!
Cross it again to get a long spike with at least 4 better 5 blooms at it !! That would be perfect !!
I'm just joking !! :rollhappy:
But let's get back to seriousness - it's a real beautiful flower with great colouration, just an eye catcher.
Best regards from Germany, GuRu

 

[Rocketman30]

I almost grabbed a fork! Perfect name.

 

[Ernie]

Sweet as pie.

-Ernie (dangit, I mean Steve Jobs, it's difficult getting used to a new name... It's Steve, right Heather??? I know I got the Jobs part right )