2008 to 2009


Award 1682
Paphiopedilum Transvaal 'Zenith'
AM/SAOC 81%

(Paph chamberlainianum x Paph rothschildianum)

Judged by Lowveld Region on 8 May 2008
Ns 179mm hor; 110mm vert; ds 50 x 68mm; ps 18 x 106mm; ls 34 x 46mm; pouch 29 x 71mm
One impressive, spotted flower.
Two large flowers and two buds on a strong 340mm inflorescence. Dorsal and synsepal chartreuse green with maroon stripes; petals creamy yellow. maroon spotted with hirsute, ruffled margins; pouch burgundy red with yellow edge; staminode wine red, finely hirsute. Substance heavy, texture waxy.

Owners: Van Rooyen Orchids, White River
Photographer: R. van Rooyen
 


Award 1695
Paphiopedilum Fanaticum 'Kinden'
AM/SAOC 83%

(Paph malipoense x Paph micranthum)

A national award judged on 5 July 2008

Ns 103mm hor; 98mm vert; ds 37 x 47mm; ps 49 x 51mm; vs 30 x 38mm; pouch 57 x 67mm

One magnificent flower on a 400mm long inflorescence. Dorsal sepal applte green with brown tessellations; pouch light pink with fine, darker pink spots becoming more intense towards the centre; staminode cream with brilliant magenta spots and stripes and suffused towards the edges. Substance firm, texture shiny.

Owners: Van Rooyen Orchids, White River
Photographer: R. van Rooyen
 


 


 

Award
Polystachya campyloglossa x Rodney Ellis
AM/SAOC

 


 
 

Award
Paphiopedilum Morganiae



      

 


 

Award
Paph Houghtoniae 'Tagentag



 

Award
Paphiopedilum Franz Glanz '
AM/SAOC
   



 

Award
Paphiopedilum Angeroe

 


 

Award
Lycaste Koolena 'Blommefees' AM


 

 

Award
Angraceum florulentum x xerophilum
HCC


 

Award
Paphiopedilum St Swithin
AM/SAOC 89