My blooms over the last month

[silken]

I was at the lake for the month of August. So I dragged these out there with me so I could enjoy them.

Phrag. Fritz Schomburg (bessiae x kovachii). My first bloom since I got it 1 1/2 years ago. The first bloom was 4 1/2 inches wide but the petals not exactly the same. 2nd bloom has nicer shape but is a bit smaller. I love the colour and shape.


Ctt. Minerva 'Garrett' HCC/AOS (Gur. bowringiana x C. loddigesii) This had 4 blooms last year and 6 this year, all nicely positioned for presentation. It's a division from a friend. It is an actual division from the awarded plant which somehow has been passed around quite far and wide. It has a beautiful scent, almost like roses.


Eny. Pixie Charm (Ctt. Pixie x E. alata) First bloom from what had been a seedling from H & R. My friend sent it to me as it wouldn't bloom for her. But I only got it this spring so I don't think I get all the credit. Nicely scented also.


Brat. Yvonne 'Vachon' (Brs. maculate x Milt. Goodale Moir). I bought this from The Orchid Species Preservation Foundation in Edmonton this spring as a small division. I really like the colour combination.


(C. Hsinying Excell 'DG' HCC/AOS x C. Tropical Sunset 'Calypso' BM/JOG) This is one of several I ordered from SVO when Fred Clarke came to Edmonton in June this year. It had another growth in bud when shipped but most of the buds fell off during shipping. Luckily this new growth was in sheath and I got 5 lovely blooms from it. The picture doesn't do it justice. It is really bright and cheerful with a lovely peppery scent.


I'm still enjoying all of these plus a few more now that I am back home

[PaphLover]

Beautiful!

[jcec1]

All lovely, but I especially like the Pixie Charm.

[silken]

Originally Posted by PaphLover

Beautiful!

Thanks!

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Originally Posted by jcec1

All lovely, but I especially like the Pixie Charm.

Thanks. Pixie Charm is really nice and not too large of plant either.

[wintergirl]

What a nice bunch of blooms! So colorful!

[gngrhill]

very pretty group.. congrats

[Tindomul]

Gorgeous Phrags! I've never thought of taking orchids with me somewhere, but then again, I have not gone away for a month or more since I started my orchid addic....I mean collection. yea, thats it. Collection.

[silken]

Thanks all for looking!

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Originally Posted by Tindomul

Gorgeous Phrags! I've never thought of taking orchids with me somewhere, but then again, I have not gone away for a month or more since I started my orchid addic....I mean collection. yea, thats it. Collection.

We have a cabin that is an hour away so we spend quite a bit of time there in the summer. I always hate to miss my blooms and so many bloom in summer. All of these but Ctt. Minerva were first blooms so I just had to load them in a box and bring them along Along with 3 cats and everything else!!

[Orchids4ever]

Beautiful bunch of Blooms
No wonder you don't want to miss seeing them bloom.

[silken]

Originally Posted by Orchids4ever

Beautiful bunch of Blooms
No wonder you don't want to miss seeing them bloom.

Thanks Monika