Phrag. kovachii ('Maximus' x 'Goliath')

[Jason Fischer]

Hello all. I thought I'd start a new thread on this one, so people don't have to search for all the pics.

This kovachii was de-flasked in the spring of 2005, almost taking 5 years to flower. It is the first kovachii we have flowered. We had one from the same batch spike last summer, but it blasted at early development. Apparently, kovachii are very easy to blast. Chuck Acker told me at least 5 plants bud blasted on him this season!

We currently have 2 more kovachii in low bud.

It currently measures 15 cm across with 8 cm wide petals. Quite impressive. I have not seen kovachii before, but I believe this is average size. Most likely, as with any other phrag, the flower will be larger on the next flowering.

We are growing in 100% medium grade diatomite and standing the plant in 1/2" water, flushing 3-4 times per week. I hope to experiment in the near future with drip systems as I'd rather have constant water movement than stand-still in water.

Enjoy the pics!

Left Top: Hayley Decker (kovachii x St. Ouen)
Middle Top: kovachii
Right Top: Allison Strohm (kovachii x Living Fire 4N)
Bottom Left: besseae
Bottom Right: besseae flavum

 

[Hera]

The sky's the limit for breeding potential. They are so beautiful I don't have words to capture it.............

 

[phrag_girl_WI]

Simply gorgeous.

 

[Shiva]

Very, very beautiful. Congratulations in order. :drool::drool::drool:

 

[Yoyo_Jo]

Oh my gosh, word fail me. The group shot is wonderful :clap:

 

[eOrchids]

Damn! :drool:

What a display!

 

[slippertalker]

Stunning! Great group shot.....

 

[Jorch]

spectacular display?

do you know why kovachii buds blast so easily? is it because of a change in humidity or temperature during the bud formation?

 

[JeanLux]

...... We had one from the same batch spike last summer, but it blasted at early development. Apparently, kovachii are very easy to blast. Chuck Acker told me at least 5 plants bud blasted on him this season!
......

Great encouragement for all the small kovachii seedlings owners !!! Nevertheless, congratulations to the growers and thanks for those super shots!!!! Jean

 

[JDY]

WOW that's a nice flower for its first bloom the form is great & I love the color

 

[nikv]

Wonderful! :clap: Have you given this plant a clone name?

 

[emydura]

Just stunning. Incredible colour and shape. What exciting times ahead.

David

 

[NYEric]

The Phrag Council thanks you for your poster! Your Pk is lighter than the one that got knocked off the plant at WOC but its shape so far is nicer.

 

[monocotman]

group shot

The group shot is just stunning! I'll take them all -an instant collection!
What will kovachii flowers look like on a mature plant??
David

 

[NYEric]

If you look at the Pk website you can see photos. http://www.phragmipediumkovachii.com/

 

[goldenrose]

:drool::drool: UNBELIEVABLE!!! :drool::drool:

 

[Rob Zuiderwijk]

Hi,

Just out of curiosity;
Robert tells us it's 'Tupac Amaru' x 'Goliath'.
Jason calls it 'Maximus' x 'Goliath'.
Which is it?

Still a great looking flower.

All the best,

Rob Z.

 

[smartie2000]

Awesome flower. I love the form of this one. update us if it gets more waves in the petals.

 

[KyushuCalanthe]

Left Top: Hayley Decker (kovachii x St. Ouen)
Middle Top: kovachii
Right Top: Allison Strohm (kovachii x Living Fire 4N)
Bottom Left: besseae
Bottom Right: besseae flavum

NO FAIR! Showing us a shot like that! Ahhh!!!!!!

 

[Drorchid]

Hi,

Just out of curiosity;
Robert tells us it's 'Tupac Amaru' x 'Goliath'.
Jason calls it 'Maximus' x 'Goliath'.
Which is it?

Still a great looking flower.

All the best,

Rob Z.

I was mistaken. It is 'Maximus' x 'Goliath'.

Robert