Paph Saint Swithin

[bigleaf]

Paph Saint Swithin (rothschildianum 'Crystelle' FCC/AOS X philippinense 'Alford' FCC/AOS)

Second time flowering this. I did not grow this very well, lost the previous growth so only one flowering growth now. Nonetheless I like the clear stripes on this flower. Hope to grow it better next year. This got a red ribbon at last weekend's Shreveport Orchid Show.

 

[polyantha]

Nice broad petals and lovely colour.

 

[Justin]

love Saint Swithins...very nice, i have 'Alford' in flower now and can see it in this flower.

 

[NYEric]

Nice. SUPER parents!!! Should become an award winner; thanks for sharing.

 

[emydura]

Nice. Impressive dorsal.

 

[Ozpaph]

very impressive.

 

[SlipperFan]

Very nice one -- you are doing well with Paphs!

 

[paphioboy]

Beautiful!

 

[abax]

You've got the Paph. bug now! Lovely flowers on this multi.

 

[SlipperKing]

Nice St Swithin, all flower parts are nicely groomed but I'm most impressed with the pouch. Smooth and even colored not like the older clones, such as my 'Penn Valley'

 

[Trithor]

Impressive and great potential. Good genetics from two excellent parents. Where did you buy this from?
Well spaced blooms on a good flower spike with the first bloom held well above the foliage. Big well shaped dorsal, with good bold markings, and a nicely balanced synsepal. Pouch is nicely shaped and well coloured, good angle of petal attachment. All combined into an impressive whole!
On a bigger plant this should be awesome. Congratulations on a great plant.

 

[bigleaf]

Thank you. This seedling was from Krull Smith years ago purchased at Redland.