Paphiopedilum Dollgoldi 'Mariechen' SM/DOG 2010

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Here a nice clone of the cross between Paph. rothschildianum and Paph. armeniacum in the collection of a friend. He get a silvermedal for:

Paphiopedilum Dollgoldi 'Mariechen' - SM DOG 2010

Best greetings

Olaf

 

[rob]

Dollgoldi

Hi Olaf,
It has nice color, but from the picture it looks as though the staminode and pouch is askew, and the petals are cupped. I think in the US that would preclude it from any award. Although I am not a judge, but I have had several of my parvis primaries rejected for having only one of those traits. Dollgoldi is one of my favorites, and I love them all, even if the judges don't find them special. Are you going to this years Slipper Symposium?
Rob

 

[KyushuCalanthe]

Despite the skewed look and petal cupping, it is such a dramatic flower. The colors are just fantastic!

 

[SlipperKing]

Cool. I can handle the skew look but the petals really throw the balance of the flower off for me.

 

[emydura]

It is very nice (great colour) but I agree that it may not be worthy of a SM award.

David

 

[SlipperFan]

Great color. I like Dollgoldi a lot -- I just wish I could get mine to bloom.

 

[Jorch]

Any blooming Dollgoldi is a good one to me Love the color and veins!! :drool:

 

[Ernie]

The synsepal is nice and wide, and the pouch is beautifully colored. But the symmetry and petal curl would knock it out of AOS quality award contention IMO.

I still like it and wouldn't kick it out of bed for eating crackers.

 

[NYEric]

Nice colors and the dark veining is deeper than most. The shape is a little problematic but they are so hard to bloom I'd keep it.

 

[labskaus]

If the flowers were presented to the judges just like in the photo, I agree it shouldn't have gotten an award. Olaf, when did you take the picture?

 

[paphioboy]

That colour is gorgeous... If the judges don't want it, I'll take it!

 

[Pete]

petals are horrid. even for this breeding. never say never though. i have seen MUCH MUCH worse get awarded in the states.

 

[Shiva]

Great color and veining.

 

[slippertalker]

My guess is that it was likely awarded on a different blooming as this one is a bit wonky. The color is quite outstanding, but the lack of symmetry and reflexed petals would preclude an award on this particular flower.

 

[e-spice]

Must be Dollgoldi season! Looks great.

e-spice

 

[toddybear]

Be still my heart!

 

[Greenpaph]

Super color!