C leopoldii x C lulu

15 years ago

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

Comments (14)

olyagrove
15 years ago
Once I saw the name of the plant, I knew I really wanted to see the picture! It is an awesome cross, wow
Olya
picotee_sofl
Original Author
15 years ago
Thanks, Olya, actually I should have posted a shot when the flowers stretched out more. They had just opened in this photo.

Marci
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jank
15 years ago
Mmmmmm...mmmm...mmmm!
Strong, but feminine. You sure know how to pick 'em.
Wish we could smell it!
Thanks for sharing,
Jan
Charm
15 years ago
Gorgeous!....you know I love the spotted ones!~Charm
anglo
15 years ago
Beautiful!
rita_h
15 years ago
It's so pretty!
AMYQofU
15 years ago
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.
picotee_sofl
Original Author
15 years ago
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
paul_
15 years ago
Excellant!

How large a plant is it?
ifraser25
15 years ago
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.
picotee_sofl
Original Author
15 years ago
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
ben_in_sofla
15 years ago
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.
AMYQofU
15 years ago
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.
Sheila
15 years ago
Wow, I love it! Wish we could transmit fragrance. Congrats on blooming another beauty.

Sheila :)