When I bid on this, I thought that I would be getting a Blooming Size plant. I had no clue from the photo on the listing that it would be a specimen. I counted over 20 growths, and then gave up. It fills up the kitchen sink!!!

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This is a hybrid called Phrag Rosea. The seller was nice enough to send me a photo of the bloom. I cannot wait until I get a spike!!!!!

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I want to repot it, but I'm aftaid to as I don't want it to fall apart, as I'd like to leave it large. Any ideas????

Thanks!!

That is one huge plant! At 20+ growth, I think it would be best to divide it into 2 clumps or repot it without dividing it if you want a huge specimen sized plant. It should be spectacular when it spikes.

WOW! That is a nice plant

Susan - do you know who the parents are? I cannot find Phrag. Rosea listed on Phragweb. Maybe I'll go check RHS....but if you knew.....:)

Looks like there is some Cardinale in there, and something w/ big leaves (*cough*longifolium??) Purty, and gynormous!!

Heather, I googled this Hybrid for hours & hours and could not come up with any info. Still, I put a bid on it anyway, as it was very reasonable and I don't mind taking chances if the price is right. I can go and email the seller and ask what the cross is. They have another one listed on Ebay. It looks just as big. Also I wanted to let him/her know that it arrived safely, nicely packed, and that it is a huge, very healthy plant!!! I was just amazed at the size of this plant when I pulled it out of the box. I do now understand why these could be potted in barrels or washtubs. I mean, it fills my sink!

I think I will repot it. i DO want to get to the roots and think it might do well in a hanging pot, with all that downward leaf growth. I'll wait until the fundraising post comes in & a consensus is reached. I can always repot and donate a division for the cause!!!

Talk about finding growing space. :lol::lol: (I do love these rolling heads!)

I don't know what it is - I can't find Rosea anywhere.
It is a nice specimen - and your sink is lovely! :lol: (I keep typing in roll instead of LOL because of the rolling action, haha!) Anyway, nice phrag!

Could it be Rosey Gem? Rosey Gem is Cardinale x Sedenii, so it does make sense for its large size and the flowers do look very Cardinale/Sedenii.

Thanks Pete, This is good information.

I will mention that when I email the seller. The leaf span of the growths is about 32" for the largest growth I could find in that Phrag jungle!!!!

Guess if I decide to grow indoors this Winter, I will need the 4' x 8' 3/4" plywood to augment my table!!!!!

I just cannot believe the size of this!!!

Susan,

Super plant and flower! Great bidding!

Thanks

:bowing: ebay goddess!!!

that was a great snag on ebay! very large plant!!! :clap:

EG in the hizouse! Great purchase! Can't wait to see your photo of it!

No big secret about being an ebay goddess.':Shh: The best deals are found during what I call the "off hours." That means during working times, when we have to do other things....like work. When I sell, I make it a point to have my auctions end in the evening, so more potential bidders can watch. When I buy, I make it a point to track the auctions that end at unlikely times. One example would be on a Sunday afternoon. A Monday morning would also work. Just find the times where other bidders are too busy to track the items!!!

Holy smokes!! That plant is HUGE :shock:

Well. I heard from the seller. He said that he did find out the parents on Wildcatt, but he forgot and no longer has the database. So, it is a mystery.

He also said that the other one he has listed on Ebay is almost as large. So, if anyone is looking for a big, big, plant, check it out!!

Well. I heard from the seller. He said that he did find out the parents on Wildcatt, but he forgot and no longer has the database. So, it is a mystery.

He also said that the other one he has listed on Ebay is almost as large. So, if anyone is looking for a big, big, plant, check it out!!

I can't find it in wildcatt... Or anything reasonably close. I've seen a plant going around with variations on this name. I'm pretty sure Hausermanns was selling it at one point. I know there are a few clones in the MSU collection. I've never seen a small one either. I think its prime attribute is weedyness.

There is a Phrag. Calurum "Rosea" that has been around forever. This is probably the actual name.

I came up with Phrag.Calurum x Phrag. Sedenii most likely that is what it is. I don't know how you could ever be certain though. How's your Roth doing? Ray

Hi Ray,

I will take a photo of it when it blooms. Thank you for your ideas. When I bought it, I had no clue, but I am impulsive and fast with the mouse. I also keep a limit to how much I want to spend. (which is good) ':lol:

As for the Roth, the bloom shrivelled up this week and I cut the spike down last night. I did see a tiny new growth coming on, which made me very happy.

I think Summer is a great time to repot & check roots. Yes? I think I want to be doing that.

What about your Roth?

Hi Susan, My Roth is still holding on to it's one bloom. At least now I know why a spike full of thier blooms looks so good. Ray

wow...that is huge :clap:

Susan,

Just a follow-up to the second plant offered after your first amazing one...

The price jumped from $17 to $43 in the last day or so of bidding and I highly suspect it was from promoting it here. That high a price for a NOID phrag without a picture of previous bloom is a bit strange on the eBay market. :poke:

Well you know it wasn't me that's for sure. Where would I put that beast?

I felt I stole mine at $27+. I'm glad for the seller that the second one went for more. (It averages out!)

And Tadd, I think I might be giving up the idea of a greenhouse, at least for this year. So it will have to go in the space I'm planning with HSD lighting. (I'll have to pry it in somehow...) :lol:

What a beaut plant - my thoughts are Sedenii var "Roseum " cant find a pic at moment but will look My thoughts if you can pot on do so they are just an awasum sight as a spiesiom plant
either way enjoy your wonderful plant
Billie

Thank You, Billie! I think I will leave it as a speciman size plant. Perhaps I will get lucky and it will put out several spikes at once. That would be nice!!!!

Best,
Susan