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C leopoldii x C lulu
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picotee_sofl Z10 (
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Thu, Jun 5, 08 at 7:34
| This C leopoldii 'Albino Cherry' x C Lulu 'Hot Pink' really knocked my socks off. Four gorgeous, very fragrant flowers for a first bloom. This one has gone way up to the top of my favorites list. Mailordered it two years ago because I thought the cross sounded interesting and it more than met my expectations. - Marci
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RE: C leopoldii x C lulu
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Once I saw the name of the plant, I knew I really wanted to see the picture! It is an awesome cross, wow
Olya |
RE: C leopoldii x C lulu
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| Thanks, Olya, actually I should have posted a shot when the flowers stretched out more. They had just opened in this photo. Marci |
RE: C leopoldii x C lulu
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- Posted by jank US10 (My Page) on
Thu, Jun 5, 08 at 15:05
Mmmmmm...mmmm...mmmm!
Strong, but feminine. You sure know how to pick 'em.
Wish we could smell it!
Thanks for sharing,
Jan |
RE: C leopoldii x C lulu
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| Gorgeous!....you know I love the spotted ones!~Charm |
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RE: C leopoldii x C lulu
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| It is beautiful! Where did you order it from? I love how the pink is not pale and insipid. The spots and the lip are gorgeous. |
RE: C leopoldii x C lulu
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| Thanks, folks. Amy - there's nothing insipid about this one. It is vibrant in color, beautiful in form although somewhat leggy and very fragrant. I ordered it from The Orchid Trail. They have a website and Mr. Stanton is a very nice gent. Good luck. Marci |
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- Posted by paul_ z4/5 MI (My Page) on
Sat, Jun 7, 08 at 12:14
| Excellant! How large a plant is it? |
RE: C leopoldii x C lulu
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| One of the most spectacular orchids I ever saw was a leopoldii cross. It was leopoldii x acklandi. It was in a guy's greenhouse in London and was far too big ever to be exhibited. The scent from this monster - it had about a dozen flowers - was absolutely overwhelming. I haven't checked it out, but I wouldn't be surprised if C.acklandi was in your cross too. Great growing. |
RE: C leopoldii x C lulu
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| Paul, at this point the tallest psb is 16" at the top of the leaves. Ian, I haven't gone back that far in the parentage yet but now that you mention it, I hope it will have aclandiae not too far back - to hopefully keep it from becoming a monster! LOL |
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Marci, you've been busy blooming it seems.... very nice plant, lotsa spotting, on your plant, who'd have thunk it? That lip gives a wonderful contrast... most definitely a keeper.
BTW it is leopoldii time, I have 1 open and the second ready to open. |
RE: C leopoldii x C lulu
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Marci,
Interesting that the picture on The Orchid Trail website doesn't look anything like yours - and I think you definitely got the better outcome. |
RE: C leopoldii x C lulu
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| Wow, I love it! Wish we could transmit fragrance. Congrats on blooming another beauty. Sheila :) |
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