Paph. Shun-Fa Golden (malipoense x hangianum)
I purchased this as Paph. Memoria Larry Heuer (malipoense x emersonii 'H'), but I was assuming this would be SFG since the clonal name, emersonii 'H', seemed to suspiciously hint at hangianum being the true parent. Truthfully I'm glad my suspicions were correct. Since hangianum and its hybrids have, in the past, been mostly or entirely non-legal in the USA, some vendors and breeders purposely obscured the names to try and get these plants into the country. So now there are numerous examples of "emersonii" hybrids being sold and even some getting awarded that are clearly hangianum hybrids, since the only thing that seems to matter is what's on the label (rant over).
Even though this isn't the best quality flower of this cross, it still has some redeeming qualities. The flower is large with an approximately 6 1/2 inch natural spread. I think it's got nice color on the petals and loads of wonderful fragrant fuzz (at least I think that's where the scent is emanating from). It's a lovely fruity-floral scent, and this is by far my most fragrant paph. I'm also enjoying that the base color on this lives up to its namesake. The flower is nearly as yellow as my Paph. Norito Hasegawa. While I really enjoy the greener clones, I'm very happy mine is more golden yellow.
I also meant to mention, this has actually already been in bloom for over a month now, and it's still going strong. In addition, another thing I like about this flower is that it's fragrant day and night, though it's most intense in the late morning and early afternoon.
Paph. Shun-Fa Golden
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