Den. victoria-reginae ('Royal Blue' AM/AOS x 'Golden Gate' AM/AOS)

[Jeff214]

First bloom. A lonely bachelor(ette?).

Started to bud a bit after I moved it from a shaded place to a moderately bright windowsill. Not at all blue, but a rich violet nonetheless.

Some vendors mention that high light levels / low temp can alter the color to a more blue-ish violet? Sadly I don't have an environment like that in the midst of summer in the deep south...

[Regelian]

Nice! You heard correct, lower temps during the bud formation increases the blue component. The anthocyanin pigments increases in blue-ness at about 15°C/65°F. Has to do with how the sugar molecules hang onto the pigment.
Jamie

[fishmom]

At least you got to see that pretty bloom!