Fdk. Enter Light 'SVO Dark Beauty' FCC-AOS x Ctsm. Orchidglade 'JTM'???
 

Ok this was not what I expected, do you guys think this was a swapped label or could this be some recessive traits coming out. Hard to believe SVO made the mistake. There is a chance I could have swapped tags but I doubt it, I am pretty organized.

I expected a black flower but I am much happier with this. I already have a few black flowered plants and this is really cool. 20 x 3.5-4" flowers on two inflorescence, cool patterned and very frilly lip. Great lemony scent.

What do y'all think? Any guesses on parentage?

[IMG]https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...e1cb0498_k.jpgunnamed (25) by Eric, on Flickr[/IMG]

[IMG]https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...c6036274_k.jpgunnamed (26) by Eric, on Flickr[/IMG]

The bronzy color is not crazy, but the shape is really unlike either parent. Why not send a photo to Fred Clarke and ask him?

Great idea, why didn't I think of that? :biggrin:

No idea what it is, but it really nice - I like the shape and colour.

I'm thinking maybe catasetum saccatum. Emailed Fred. Thanks y'all!

Confirmed w Fred its SVO 7728
Ctsm. saccatum (Ctsm. saccatum 'Brooklyn Botanic Garden' FCC/AOS x Ctsm. saccatum 'Dark Wonder')

I'm glad fate intervened on this one! Flowers are huge.

Lucky break for you!

Yep, I was thinking Ctsm. saccatum as well! Lucky you!

That one is so nice. That'll teach Fred to send you the 'wrong' one hehehehehe