phragmi Sunset Glow 4n

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Eric Young 'Rocket Fire' 4N x Mem. Dick Clements 'Rocket Flash' 4N from Orchid Inn

1st bloom, I'm a bit disappointed with this one as I was expecting better shape and color. I really don't like the edge of the petals

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Yay besseae hybrids!
Unfortunately the saw-edge is a trait of one of the besseaes used in a lot of Ackers crosses. I don't see it in any of my EYOF crosses,
 
My observation is that it is more of a product of Phrag Eric Young 4N crosses than any other parent. I have had some crosses that almost all of the progeny had the ragged edges and have trashed some otherwise delightful flowers for that reason. Some seedlings will show a lesser amount of this trait and those are the keepers.
 
Yes, the ragged edges are a let down. I've got some as well. I don't know what I hate more, the ragged petals or the "teeth" that the the pouches get.
 

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