C. Hsinying Pub 'Albo Sanginea' first bloom
 

Hsinying Pub 'Albo Sanguinea' (C. Batagesi x C. purpurata). I got this as a freebie 1 1/2 years ago from Clouds as a medium seedling. So I wasn't really expecting a bloom yet as its a fairly small plant. But this bloom popped up. Last night as it was opening it looked like quite the ugly little duckling. And it did have a damaged spot on the lower sepal which caused it to be kinked. But this morning it was a rather elegant looking bloom, aside from the damaged spot. It already has a faint floral scent. It looks a lot like the purpurata parent I think. The bloom is a good 4.5 inches and the photo doesn't do its shape justice. All in all I am pleased and can see some potential for the next blooming.

I say it is lovely and an indication of future beauty. A great freebie!

Very curious how the second flush of flowers will look like, but it already looks great, does it also have the growpower of a purpurata?

Thanks! It is very elegant looking which doesn't show completely in the photo. When I got it as a freebie, I saw it online and thought, uh, it's OK, but I wouldn't order it. I have changed my mind!

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It isn't really robust at the moment but roots are good, so hopefully it will take off this summer.

Looks good to me-despite the little flaw ( let's call it a Beauty Mark :)
and a fragrance? You cannot ask for more-well-maybe next blooming a couple more Blooms :)

another-I want-I want :biggrin:

Very nice! :)

Thanks Monika and Leafmite :)

Lovely!

Thanks.

Thanks for sharing.............

what is C. Batagesi???

Rex