Paphiopedilum rothschildianum 'Charles Edwards'

[JPMC]

An old one that I have wanted for a long time. I got the division about 5 years ago and this is its first flowering for me. I like it because it's not as line-bred as some.

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[eggshells]

Wow. That is nice. I like that...

 

[gonewild]

Nice!
If it is actually 'Charles Edwards' it's not line bred at all.

 

[Migrant13]

Charles is quite handsome! Good growing.

 

[The Mutant]

I like it too.

 

[tnyr5]

Great growing .

 

[phraggy]

Absolutely brilliant flower.
Well grown and photographed

Ed

 

[Ozpaph]

a lovely stately roth

 

[Secundino]

Very nice.

 

[Justin]

you have the real deal. Charles E also has a unique leaf shape which makes it easy to tell. very well flowered too!

mine flowered 3 years ago. it is slow growing for me but puts out a lot.of new growths.

 

[SlipperFan]

That is the prettiest red I've seen on a Roth.

 

[jjkOC]

Oooooh, beautiful! I love those dorsal stripes!

 

[troy]

I see why this one has been used in breeding, the petal stance is friken awesome!!! cross it with sanderianum have a wide shoulder cross, problem is it's hard to bloom, which you have done a great job. very nice blooming!!!

 

[Trithor]

That red pouch is beautiful

 

[John M]

Verrry nice!

 

[Ozpaph]

Charles E also has a unique leaf shape which makes it easy to tell.
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Could you please explain? Thanks

 

[Justin]

the plant habit and leaves have a slightly "cupped" shape. the leaves also extend up then angle back down a little before the tip in a consistent way. if you see the original award photo the plant habit is pictured so you can see what i mean.

 

[Ozpaph]

can you post a photo?

 

[JPMC]

can you post a photo?

Sure:

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[SlipperFan]

Very drool-worthy!