Prince Edward of York

[Ed M]

I have 5 first-bloom seedlings of Paphiopedilum Prince Edward of York in bloom in the greenhouse this week…a hybrid of Paph. rothschildianum x sanderianum. Petal length ranges from 11 to 13 inches among the five. Which one should I keep? Or should I just keep all five because I can't decide? Lol. These came from Bob Wellenstein about seven years ago or so. The one on the far left has the largest flowers…2.5" pouch and 13" petals and the reddest color.

 

[NYEric]

Hideous! Thanks for sharing. :drool:

 

[raymond]

very nice

 

[abax]

Keep 'em all! One or all may be award winners some day!

 

[AdamD]

I agree, keep em all! They're all beauties! Nice rich color and 4 flowers on first bloom on most? The future looks bright.

 

[bigleaf]

yeah, keep them all. They are gorgeous. Color is great.

 

[Ozpaph]

they are really good.
How many do you need for AQ submission?

 

[cattmad]

excellent colour on these, I'd be keeping them all

 

[Camellkc]

If you don't want it, please consider selling any to me. All are well grown plants with stunning blooms.

 

[labskaus]

Stunning display!

Looks like you've already made up your mind. Keep the one to the left, and as many of the others as possible too.

 

[emydura]

It is hard to distinguish between them from the photo. It looks a pretty consistent cross. Stunning flowers and beautifully grown plants. I guess you keep as many as you can squeeze in.

 

[SlipperKing]

Keep far left, then centered plant and a third choice, right of center. Sell the other two for 150.00 each.

 

[eggshells]

Those are really nice. Well done.

 

[Chicago Chad]

I would keep 1, 3, 4

 

[Justin]

oh my goodness! the two on the right seem to have the broadest petals and best petal stance. these all will be even more amazing considering they are only first-time bloomers.

 

[eOrchids]

I would keep them all.

Stunning display!

 

[NYEric]

Greedy people say, "keep them all!".
Nice people say, "Share them on Slippertalk!"
I'll hold the middle one, thanks.

 

[Spaph]

How rewarding, congrats on the amazing blooming!

 

[SlipperFan]

Wow! Good thing I got mine awarded first!!!

 

[paphioboy]

WOW!!! We need a larger pic of the quintet..