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05-05-2012, 04:02 AM
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Den. helix x strebloceras
This is an unregistered primary hybrid. I can't locate any name associated with the cross and the grower I purchased it from got it from overseas so I don't have anything to go on.
It is gorgeous and a prolific bloomer. It is huge though with each spike and making the canes about 5' tall. Mine has 3 blooming canes this year with a total of 50 blooms. Too bad that it bloomed too early for the May show.
Even though the blooms last a long time (these have been blooming for over a month) they take awhile to develop. It was still developing and opening for the last show in March. It took a blue ribbon but not pulled for AOS.
Next year if I can double the blooms, it should get pulled for judging. I LOVE It!
I'm thinking about registering it myself with RHS since I can't find the breeder.
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05-05-2012, 11:31 AM
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What a beauty! I love antelope type Dendrobiums! Too bad my first attempt at them failed miserably and the second one is going meh... Your flowers look delicious. Do you have a photo of the entire plant?
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05-05-2012, 11:48 AM
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Whoa. That is pretty crazy looking. Good growing for sure.
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05-05-2012, 01:08 PM
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Hi Lana,
No photo of the full plant yet. I'm trying to figure out a set up to get a decent photo since it is so big.
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05-05-2012, 03:33 PM
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very cool!
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05-05-2012, 03:52 PM
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Wow that is gorgeous!! I love antelop type Dens, but they don't really exist on this side of the pond other than the species Den antennatum.
But are you allowed to register a cross without the breeders consent? I have no idea how registration works.
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05-05-2012, 04:06 PM
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Hi Camille,
You can if you have made an attempt to locate and cannot. There is a form on the RHS website. I'm still thinking about a good name for it.
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05-05-2012, 04:37 PM
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05-05-2012, 04:47 PM
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Neat name, and I like how it refers back to antelopes. Kudu could be another idea, those antelopes have spiraling horns, much like your Den!
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05-05-2012, 09:16 PM
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I wish I had the heating to grow these type of Dendrobiums sucessfully. That's a stunning plant!
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