Phragmipedium besseae

[Fabrice]

Bought in bud to Popow (Germany) but probably a plant from OZ (USA)

 

[Justin]

Sweet!

 

[NYEric]

Yay besseae. If it's OZ it's very old stock.

 

[Fabrice]

The 1st flower was a little rounder but this 2nd one was cultivated warmer so the form is less good.

But if not old stock, it's probably not the last generation. And it's a good thing for me because I don't like the current OZ breeding line, always bigger, rounder, ...
Not my cup of tea, I lost the besseae spirit.

 

[eaborne]

Beautiful!

 

[SlipperFan]

I like it. I also like the photo, with the "circles of confusion" in the background. Cool.

 

[Migrant13]

Quintessential besseae!

 

[abax]

I think your besseae is PERFECT...color, form and a classic.
I'm with you on the trend in breeding for roundness. I
don't think every flower has to be round. I see absolutely
nothing wrong with the natural look of besseae.

 

[JeanLux]

I like it. I also like the photo, with the "circles of confusion" in the background. Cool.

Same here !!!! Jean

 

[SlipperKing]

Nice enough for us in Texas!

 

[MaryPientka]

Lovely! I am fan of the classic form, too!

 

[trdyl]

Lovely!

 

[Hamlet]

Lovely plant, photo and bokeh!

 

[NYEric]

Quintessential besseae!

True.

 

[Fabrice]

Again in bloom.

Near perfection in my taste. Selection gave the flat flower and a little rounder but this flower keep the natural form. That's the besseae "spirit"!

If I searched very round and big flower, I would buy an hybrid!

 

[NYEric]

Yay besseae! Thanks for sharing.

 

[phrag guy]

That is a great besseae,this is what they use to look like and get awarded.
Than Terry made them fatter and rounder

 

[Phrag-Plus]

Very nice one!

 

[abax]

Splendid besseae!

 

[Mark Karayannis]

I think it is very nice. Congrats