C walkeriana 'H&R Supreme' x 'Perfect Blush'

[catwalker808]

Another one of crosses that's in bloom now. About 3-1/2".

[DebsC]

Perfect Blush is the perfect name for this perfect flower.

[isurus79]

Wow!!! The hits just keep on coming! What is the term used for the 'teardrop' shape from the overlapping petals? I forgot already!

[dounoharm]

nice form and lovely shading!!! good growing!!

[catwalker808]

DebsC.

Thank you, but 'Perfect Blush' is already taken for the parent & it's even better.

Isurus.

So, you were listening during my slide show. This flower has overlapping petals which form the tear drop shape just above the center of the flower. The Japanese name for this water drop shape is "shizuku".

Overlapping petals are very rare on flowers of TRUE C. walkeriana. C. walkeriana collectors prize overlapping petals. The Japanese have gone so far as to give a specific term to the shape created by the overlap.

[isurus79]

Originally Posted by catwalker808

Isurus.

So, you were listening during my slide show. This flower has overlapping petals which form the tear drop shape just above the center of the flower. The Japanese name for this water drop shape is "shizuku".

Overlapping petals are very rare on flowers of TRUE C. walkeriana. C. walkeriana collectors prize overlapping petals. The Japanese have gone so far as to give a specific term to the shape created by the overlap.

I was definitely listening!! It was a great lecture too! Thanks again! Now I'll have to try to remember shizuku. lol

[Carl Austin]

It's really beautiful. I wish I could grow these rascals.

Carl

[LauraN]

Gorgeous!

[boytjie]

That is seriously beautiful. Thanks for posting.

[Rosim_in_BR]

Originally Posted by catwalker808

DebsC.

Thank you, but 'Perfect Blush' is already taken for the parent & it's even better.

Isurus.

So, you were listening during my slide show. This flower has overlapping petals which form the tear drop shape just above the center of the flower. The Japanese name for this water drop shape is "shizuku".

Overlapping petals are very rare on flowers of TRUE C. walkeriana. C. walkeriana collectors prize overlapping petals. The Japanese have gone so far as to give a specific term to the shape created by the overlap.

Giving a specific name to that drop shape is to go TOO far, imo LOL!!!
Several good, pure walkerianas form that water drop shape just above the column, but as far as I have seen none are more beautiful than the drop in the original C. walkeriana 'Feiticeira'.
As for your flower, just about one of the most beautiful I've seen! Congratulations, Catwalker!