Phrag. Apple Pie

[Jorch]

The cross is Magdalena Rose 'Mother' 4N x besseae 'Cow Hollow II' FCC/AOS. I read that besseae and its crosses bloom darker in color when grown cool, so I kept this plant as cool as possible when the bud developes... and it blooms out a peachy color flower?! The petals are apricot in color covered with deep red fuzzy hairs. More buds on the way, and this time I am keeping it warm and bright, let's see if the next flower would bloom out in a darker red color.

I like the roundness of the shape and the big 3 inch+ across flower though. It really stands out!

 

[Greenpaph]

Good size and great coloration!

:drool:

 

[SlipperFan]

Beautiful color -- unusual.

 

[Yoyo_Jo]

Lovely; I actually prefer the apricot tones to the deep reds... :clap:

 

[Gilda]

Peach is a good color, but probably not for "Apple Pie" :wink:! It has nice wide petals and a good size flower !:clap:

 

[goldenrose]

I like the color. If I remember, my Apple Pie didn't have as round as petals as yours does. I'd keep either one!

 

[Candace]

Cooler temps usually = darker coloration. All of my phrags are blooming out very pinky or peachy now due to the high temps of the last few weeks. I actually prefer some of the lighter tones. (to me) The darker reds look pretty much the same and can get rather boring.

 

[NYEric]

Catt lover! :viking:

 

[Bolero]

Sensational!!!!

 

[JeanLux]

very special colors!! jean