Dtps. Purple Martin
 

This is an orchid which I've been wanting for a really long time, but never had a chance to take it off the wishlist. I can't take credit for the blooms, I got it in bud at an orchid show a month ago.

The color is fantastic, when I saw these at the show I had to grab one! I've passed up buying this hybrid in the past because the flowers were more pink rather than purple.

Now I'm waiting for a similar hybrid to bloom (just received it a few days ago!), Dtps. Kenneth Schubert x Dtps. Purple Gem ‘aida’.


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Dtps. Purple Martin by Camille1585, on Flickr


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Dtps. Purple Martin by Camille1585, on Flickr

Pretty flowers. I really like the color

I am happy you finally have it! I recently have acquired three orchids that have been on the top of my wish list so I know how very satisfying it feels. :) You have great taste as it is a beauty!

Gorgeous!

Really pretty one!

Very nice color. I like the way the whole flower reflexes. In my head it makes me think that someone snuck up on it and surprised it and it went "yow".

I know, my wife says my head works in mysterious ways, too.

I have a phal with a similar shape and it makes me think that the flower is sticking it's head out the car window, as a dog might.

Wonderful!