Phrag. besseae - Peruvian vs Ecuadorean flower color.

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Thought I'd post a comparison of flower color between one of our Peruvian and one of our Ecuadorean clones. Not a dramatic difference, but enough to make us favor the Peruvian clone when it comes to producing Phrag. besseae seedlings or hybridizing for red flower color.
 

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Thought I'd post a comparison of flower color between one of our Peruvian and one of our Ecuadorean clones. Not a dramatic difference, but enough to make us favor the Peruvian clone when it comes to producing Phrag. besseae seedlings or hybridizing for red flower color.
So interesting!
 
At least in that photo the flower on the left has a more intense red and
not too much orange. Which of the two is the better grower?
The Peruvian type is a slower grower than the Ecuadorean - at least under our conditions. Next Phrag. besseae repotting season, I'm going to try growing the Peruvian type in a tray.
 

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