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  1. June 9th, 2013, 08:05 PM #1
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    Default Phal. violacea var. coerulea (indigo)

    Name: indigo -small.jpg Views: 2503 Size: 106.4 KB
    First bloom seedling
    The form is quite good. The color should improve as the plant matures.
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    Improve? That looks outstanding to me!! Gorgeous bloom
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    Quote Originally Posted by orchidbaby View Post
    Improve? That looks outstanding to me!! Gorgeous bloom
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    Thank you. It does look good, but I was hoping for the indigo color to saturate the entire flower to the tips. It is hot in the greenhouse, I think the color will be better when it gets cooler in the fall.
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    Quite nice.
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    Very nice, and I understand what you are saying, but it is still a very nice one.
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    Nice form. What are the parents?
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    Quote Originally Posted by orchidlady View Post
    Nice form. What are the parents?
    This is 'Blue Runner' x 'Mademoiselle Blue'.
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    Just incredible!
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    Fab colour and excellent form!
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    Good looking first blooms. Congratulations.

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