Izumi opened today

Mtssa Charles M Fitch 'Izumi' opened today. Here are some photos.

Another shot.

Another.

There will be more to open on this stem and there are 2 more!!

Last one.

Oh wow, Kathy. That is totally awesome. I luv the spots.
:) Donna

Gorgeous color combos in those flowers.

I didn't expect them to bloom this early so I was delighted! Can't wait till they are in FULL bloom!!

Wicked! Great flowers...I might have to add that one to my list!

Your Miltassia is a cross between Brassia verrucosa and Miltonia spectabilis var. moreana
Here are links to pics of each parent. You can see how the colours came from the Miltonia and the shade from Brassia.

http://www.plantfacts.com/Family/Orchidaceae/Brassia.verrucosa.shtml
http://members.aol.com/billschn3/1055.html

If you cross your Miltassia Charles M. Fitch with Odontoglossum Fremar, this is the result. Its called Burrageara Marfitch 'Unicorn Splendor'. You can easily see the influence of the Miltassia parent.

Thanks, Todd for researching the parents!! So exciting to see the family tree...and that 'Unicorn Splendor' was one great idea by the hybridizer!!! Beautiful.