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Phragmipedium besseae 'Superhe'Roe' AM/AOS
One of our first awarded Phragmipedium besseae, this clone name is 'Superhe'Roe', like many of the best besseae available on the market today, it traces its origins to Orchid Zone nursery. Larger flowering clones are highly sought out by collectors and hybridizers for their large full flowers.
This particular clone is prone to producing branching on the same inflorence and we had it hold up to four flowers on one branch! Something thats typically seen in the d'alessandroi variety.
Phragmipedium besseae 'Carlisle' AM/AOS
Phragmepedium besseae 'Mega' HCC/AOS
Phragmipedium besseae 'King of Peaches' HCC/AOS
What's in a Name?
Phragmipedium besseae may have a fancy name, but it's also known as a "Lady Slipper Orchid." (No, it doesn't actually wear slippers, but wouldn't that be adorable?). The plant was discovered in 1981 by Elizabeth Locke Besse, and named after her.