Paphiopedilum Delightfully Venus ‘Sangria’ x Petula’s Flare ‘Magnum’ PP2133
1st February 2024Paphiopedilum Pinocchio (glaucophyllum x primulinum) in flower
15th February 2024Paphiopedilum gratrixianum x complex – vigorous hybrid orchids
£28.25 – £36.25
Paphiopedilum gratrixianum x complex – vigorous hybrid orchids in flower – ideal as a gift or 1st Paphiopedilum plant.
These complex crosses have been grown to flower easily and quickly in the home, given the basic care.
Complex Paphs are the result of multiple generation breeding that began in the 1800s here in England. These tropical lady slipper orchids are bred for size, color and shape. They are the largest and longest lasting of the Paphiopedilums. These plants need water to sustain the large flowers, so be sure to keep it moist at the root system. Watering twice a week is best while flowering.
Standard complex hybrids are usually a combination of red, mahogany, purple, bronze and white. The flowers are very thick and waxy often having a lacquered look to them. The red hybrids can be either a smooth red, a brushed red or have some red suffused spotting. The complex spotted hybrids can vary in spotting patterns and overall colors from dark brown to a lighter bronze color for the petals and lip. The colors can vary and the spotting can vary. These do have amazing substance though. These can take up to 10 years of growing before they reach their first flowering.
Occasionally, we will individually list them for flower quality on select plants.
PLEASE NOTE: Since this is a Seedling Population (not a Mericlone which produces exact duplicates), the picture is for illustration purposes only. No two plants will be the same from this cross, and they will flower in a range of possibilities coming from the two parents.
size | In flower (1 growth), In flower (2 growths), Recently flowered |
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1 review for Paphiopedilum gratrixianum x complex – vigorous hybrid orchids
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COLIN CLAY (verified owner) –
I placed my first order with Elite Orchids in early March 2024. I knew of the Company, after a ‘remote’ Zoom presentation from Mark’s Orchid house, during the Covid era.
I was surprised to be offered plants in flower but was amazed when the parcel arrived, perfectly packed, in beautiful bloom and without a piece of bark out of place.
The communication from Mark was exceptional, with a phone call to establish when I would be at home to receive the posted plant. I was again pleasantly surprised when my Order was upgraded, for free, from ‘2 growths’ to 3. Mark was worried that, as his plants had already been in flower for so long, the flowering may soon end. No need to worry, as three weeks later my Paph. is still in amazing bloom.
Communication, price, quality and satisfaction could not have been bettered.
Colin Clay 25/03/2024