The last purpurata

[monocotman]

This has the label purpurata carnea ‘Waldemar Silva’ SM/DOG. As far as I can find out, Waldemar was a very well known orchid grower, breeder and writer in Brazil.
It’s another division from Asendorfer, Germany.

David

 

[DrLeslieEe]

Beautiful color form. Pink flesh!

 

[monocotman]

I agree Leslie, it’s such an unusual colour for a catt!
Another group shot. The sanguinea has gone over but it’s now replaced by the carnea. I will try and get a better photo outside later but it’s too windy at the moment.
So that is 36 blooms open in the sitting room!
I though that would be it for a bit but there a developing buds visible in the sheaths of gaskelliana ‘blue dragon’, ‘Maria Victora’ and a tetraploid tenebrosa so watch this space.

 

[dodidoki]

Great display!!!

 

[Ozpaph]

im in awe of that display!

 

[tomp]

This has the label purpurata carnea ‘Waldemar Silva’ SM/DOG. As far as I can find out, Waldemar was a very well known orchid grower, breeder and writer in Brazil.
It’s another division from Asendorfer, Germany.
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David

David, VERY NICE! I love the carnea color forms.

 

[Linus_Cello]

A heavenly vision!

 

[abax]

Yeah, what Linus said! I've never seen this particular color combo and it's beautiful.
Do the flowers have a fragrance? More blooms arriving...wonderful!

 

[monocotman]

Angela,
For me this species has only a slight fragrance.

 

[southernbelle]

What a lovely flower, display and garden in background. You are blooming these on this windowsill? What exposure??

 

[monocotman]

These plants were all grown in south facing windowsills. No shading at all. I do see a bit of sunburn very occasionally but the vast majority of the plants adapt very well especially when mature with good roots.

 

[southernbelle]

Perfect exposure for them, they like it!!