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Cypripedium Ulla Silkens

Discussion in 'Orchid Hybrids' started by Torrish, Jun 21, 2013.

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  1. Jun 21, 2013 #1
    Torrish

    Torrish Active Member

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    A first blooming for me. Purchased as Cypripedium reginae. After some disappointment I have grown to like it and will try reginea again this Autumn. I purchased three plants giving one each to my mother and mother in law. This resulted in some of the most competitive gardening I have ever seen. All three flowered I am pleased to say! IMGP2887.JPG IMGP2886.JPG
     
  2. Jun 21, 2013 #2
    Ray

    Ray Orchid Iconoclast Supporting Member

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    May not be reginae, but it sure is nice!
     
  3. Jun 21, 2013 #3
    gnathaniel

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    Ditto what Ray said, reginae is wonderful but this is a gorgeous example of a great hybrid. The dark staminode and interior speckling contrasted with the overall clear white is really striking. Thanks for sharing!
     
  4. Jun 21, 2013 #4
    Marni

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    What a delightful flower!
     
  5. Jun 23, 2013 #5
    bobharvey

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    Very nice. i don't know why more people don't grow cyps. I get a lot of pleasure having them in my garden. I'll miss them when I move to Florida next month.
     
  6. Jun 23, 2013 #6
    piotrm

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    I think is much better than reginae ;-)