Paphiopedilum venustum

[Bolero]

First flowering seedling, it's a selfing of a really good parent. I am really really disappointed with the size. Does anyone know why this one would be about 1/3 the size of other flowers I see on the show bench. Will the flowers get bigger in future? What does it need?

Also the staminode is off kilter but I'm not worried about that so much as it will correct itself hopefully. But the tiny flower size is a worry. The plant is in a two inch pot and I also think the colour is good.