It opened today.

brian, it is geogeous, dave

Wow! You could just stare at the flower all day, couldn't you.

That's really beautiful, Brian.

Is this the one that I have 3 seedlings of Brian.

May not be exactly what you wanted but its lovely and personally I like the delicate pretty colour

Phil Yes,there is pink involved so what shade they will be I don't know, most have flowered in 5 years not length of time this one has taken I am sure it is the shaded position it is growing in.
Going to post a pic of one of your seedlings to see if you can identify it.
B

Wow so pretty :O) I love the colours even if they are not exactly as they should be. You will be disappointed though after waiting so long for it to flower.

I know I put a comment on here last night!!!!!!!!!
Its lovely Brian and if you did throw it out I think there'd be queue waiting to catch it....

Fantastic Brian well worth the wait - it is amazing how a plant can produce such a beautiful bloom with so much detail

Absolutely stunning, a joy to see and so special for you.

this is beautiful and is it scented?

worth the wait in my book.

I wouldnt be disappointed Brian its very very beautiful, gone on my favourites;0))

Seaburngirl no scent checked this morning.
B

That is such a shame. but she is so beautiful.

Beautiful - definately puts a smile on your face.

Well worth the wait Brian, it's beautiful I can't see you throwing that out it's definitely a keeper ......

If you were to throw it, throw it this way please, it is a corker.....

Absolutely amazing! :o)