Moraea GK 2118

Seed parent: MM 18-312a ((M. atropunctata x calcicola) x (villosa x tulbaghensis)) X ((villosa x tulbaghensis) x villosa form d)

Pollen parent: MM 13-89d ((villosa x tulbaghensis) X villosa form d)

This is a marvelous cross, with brightly colored flowers that have intricate markings.

Let's start with a family photo:

GK 2118_1 (I had originally labeled this one "2118 #4")

GK 2118_2. An aging flower that was starting to curl up, but gosh what beautiful colors!

GK 2118_3. Check out the funky colored style crests.

GK 2118_4. Magnificent burgundy color. Photo by Garry Knipe.

GK 2188_5. Photo by Garry Knipe.

GK 2118_6. A big speckled band around the eye. (I originally had this listed as 2118 #1.)

GK 2118_7. A narrower band. (I originally had this listed as 2118 #2.)

GK 2118_8. No speckles, but a big yellow-orange glow around the eye. (I originally had this listed as 2118 #3.)

GK 2118_10. Photo by Garry Knipe.

GK 2118_11. Photo by Garry Knipe.

GK 2118_12. Photo by Garry Knipe.

GK 2118_13. Photo by Garry Knipe.

GK 2118_14. Photo by Garry Knipe.

GK 2118_16.Wow, the intensity of the green in those eyes is fantastic. Photo by Garry Knipe.

GK 2118_17. Photo by Garry Knipe.

GK 2118_18. Fascinating, the styles have been replaced by petals. I couldn't find any place to pollinate this flower, but it did have some pollen, so maybe we'll be able to breed some double flowers. Photo by Garry Knipe.

GK 2118_19. Photo by Garry Knipe.