Phragmipedium Sorcerer's Apprentice
 

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That is truly stunning!!!

:agree:! WOW!!! :yikes:

Beautiful. Looks like you have 4 more buds as well. Way to grow

Ray that is beautiful!
The flower count is also spectacular :D

Believe it or not, I'm actually a bit disappointed with the color.

When I was on a speaking tour of NC in February, I stopped in Marriott Orchids and Hadley Cash sold me a division (one new. 2 old growths) from the plant, which was blooming with a great deal more red. I attribute the less red to the higher temps this spring and summer.

I put it in s/h culture when I got home, and this is my reward - plus 4 new growths!!!

I'm with nenella. :yikes::yikes:

WOW!

Great colour, Ray! If you're disappointed with it, you could send it this way! LOL

:)

wow! great plants ray! the color is great, maybe it will bloom more vibrant next time!

:love: gorgeous!

great photography by the way!

excellent blooms, and i dont see a thing weak about the color ray, it looks stupendous! good growing!

WOW!!!!! Thats nice colours

Wonderful! I'm with everyone else, I love the colour.

Hello Ray,it is beauty,but for some reason I was thinking it was going to be red,anyway you should be proud of this one.congratulation.:)