Gorgeous flower, I really like the deeper colour this year.

thanks! the first of the last two buds are opening, and the buds look like they might be lighter. ill post a pic of the opening bud! its so exciting :D

That is a stunning flower....the colors and spots make it an exotic display of resplendent blooms

thanks Bud! here is a photo oh the opening bud.... see what i did there, Bud is your name and there s apicture of a bud! :rofl::rofl:

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8313/7...7b9ac45b_b.jpg
DSC_0015.jpg by orchidman10, on Flickr