Phrag Sgt. Eric
 

I recently acquired this plant, already in bud so can't take credit for this flowering. It is my first Phrag to bloom.

http://lh6.ggpht.com/_BtF8eOaFlUA/TM...t%20Eric-1.jpg

http://lh6.ggpht.com/_BtF8eOaFlUA/TM...gtEric-101.jpg

Very nice :) and, if it's you first, I'm sure it won't be your last! :)

Very impressing

:love::love:
Joann

That's what I thought!

I can't believe they sent it to the auction. Though I am glad they did. All my other Phrags and Paphs are at least a year from blooming. In the meantime I will certainly enjoy this one.

Lovely gloss on that flower, the colour intensity is very good.

Thanks for sharing.

Parents
 

I was curious to check the breeding as many of these red Phrags have common parents.

Phrag. Sergeant Eric (spelled out - not abbreviated) is Phrag Eric Young x Phrag sargentianum. Phrag Eric Young is Phrag besseae x Phrag longifolium. So, Phrag. Sergeant Eric is 50% Phrag sargentianum, 25% Phrag besseae and 25% Phrag longifolium.

My Phrag After Glo is (Phrag Eric Young x Phrag Sorcerer's Apprentice). Phrag Sorcerer's Apprentice is(Phrag longifolium x Phrag sargentianum). So Phrag After Glo is is 25% Phrag sargentianum, 25% Phrag besseae and 50% Phrag longifolium.

Very similar breeding.

JScott - what is the ns of your flower ?

Charlie

So so pretty.