Phrag Sedenii (longifolium x schlimii) is one of the oldest slipper orchid hybrids. It has stood the test of time better than most of the old crosses, likely because for about 70 years during the 20th century there were no Phrag hybrids registered and this was one of the few pink ones available. It is a very charming plant, albeit quite a large one, and can sometimes have a faint fragrance (as this one does). There are a few named cultivars of Sedenii, all of which are superior to unnamed ones, and this is one of the more common of those. It is one of my favorites, along with 'Candidulum' (made with schlimii f. album), which is lighter in color. The superiority of this clone is revealed not only in the proportions and color of the flower, but in its tendency to branch the spikes. It is also quite vigorous. This was one of my plants that was killed in last year's frost disaster, newly replaced from the FOS show a few weeks ago. It is a very promising plant.
