For a normal variety of delanatii, what is an average nat. spread? What is the norm for awarded varieties.

Thanks all.

I'm guessing the average NS of a delenatii flower is 3-4 inches?:confused:

I thought they were smaller...poo. Point of story being I picked one up today. I have one, it doesn't have any smell and I remember it being what I can only describe as normal size and color. The one I got was significantly larger than the others on a first blooming. Color isnt anything to write home about, but the smell!!! :biglove: I picked up to walk around with it while I looked around, and that is what did me in. It stunk! in a good way. Strong rose scent, I couldnt put it down...pictures coming.

I cant wait to see the pics!

My delenatii smelled a bit like lemons, but you had to get your nose right up to it. I think it was about 3 inches across.

The delenatiis I saw at the SOOS show seemed even smaller than that.

Mine also smelled like roses and the flower was about 3 inches...cant wait to see your pics.

I get a pine - sol scent from mine! LOL!

I posted my note before reading the other with the delanit cross, is the difference each of you have in the smell of your paph delanti due the cross?

I suppose if both parents smell nice, then there is a greater chance of that trait being passed on to the progeny. But like people, you can have a couple that has children and some are adorable and then a butt ugly kid. :rolleyes: This cross didn't list the cv. of the parents.

For a normal variety of delanatii, what is an average nat. spread? What is the norm for awarded varieties.

Thanks all.

For the last 7 years, the quality of delenatii has improved.
The flatness of the dorsal and petals are the most important thing for today standard. In addition, a darker pouch is preferred. Petals also need to be wide.

RS

My deli was 3in.:cool:

John