Author Topic: A vivid colored bloom - Larp Prasert (photo) (Read 3256 times)

Sean · « **on:** August 30, 2006, 04:30:18 PM »

This lily has a stunning rich deep raspberry pink bloom but it doesn't bloom much. It is always a treat to finally see a few blooms from it.

Here is Larp Prasert from Thailand.

Cheers,
Sean

louis · « **Reply #1 on:** August 30, 2006, 04:50:54 PM »

stunning color. what size is the bloom.

lou

LouAnn · « **Reply #2 on:** August 30, 2006, 06:37:46 PM »

Beautiful. That is my favorite color. I did not know it was a sporadic bloomer.

Teresa · « **Reply #3 on:** August 30, 2006, 06:56:25 PM »

It's absolutely a gorgeous color - a beautiful lily! Does it smell good?

Indiana Karen · « **Reply #4 on:** August 30, 2006, 07:58:43 PM »

Wow, that color really pops. Beautiful picture.

tammie · « **Reply #5 on:** August 30, 2006, 09:26:18 PM »

Sigh...

Remember when I supposely got a Larp from Thailand? Wish it really had been the real deal!
Tammie

maryvonne · « **Reply #6 on:** August 30, 2006, 10:20:42 PM »

Very pretty lily. I love the colour too. Too bad it not a good bloomer.

Maryvonne

Viv · « **Reply #7 on:** August 31, 2006, 02:50:38 AM »

Another beautiful lily Sean.

If I could send you a native New Zealand lily I would.

EagleEye · « **Reply #8 on:** August 31, 2006, 05:41:58 AM »

What a gorgeous color.

Thanks,
Steve

MikeW · « **Reply #9 on:** August 31, 2006, 06:18:28 AM »

Out of a wealth of choices, this one has always been my favourite in your collection. I just love 'in your face' colour.

Cheers,

Mike

Sean · « **Reply #10 on:** August 31, 2006, 09:19:53 AM »

Thanks everyone

Lou, the bloom on this particular plant is about 4.5 inches across but I have seen it much larger on fully grown out plant in New Orleans.
I received this plant from Rich Sacher many years ago and he received his directly from Thailand. It was verified that he has the true P. 'Larp Prasert'. Mine is one of very few that is confirmed through Provenance.

LouAnn, it's not a sporadic bloomer generally, I just never pay it that much attention so it is always a surprise when it sends up a few blooms when it has been ignored all season.

Teresa, it does have a sweet aroma like most tropicals but aroma is not a characteristic I pay attention to. I guess I should bend down and smell the lilies every once in a while

Hi Tammie, It was unfortunate that the ones you imported were not the real deal. Like many fads however, even Larp Prasert fell out of interest on the American market. Do you still have yours? I lost mine...

Maryvonne, it is a good bloomer when fertilized and given a chance. I have tried to propagate it through neglect for years, it just doesn't form new tubers well for me.

Mike, I like it allot too but must admit, it's not my favorite but a runner up

Cheers,
Sean

Sean · « **Reply #11 on:** August 31, 2006, 09:51:45 AM »

Just an added note, this lily, being from Thailand, comes from temperatures in excess of those experienced by Andrew Davis, for much longer periods of time than the seasons provide in Raleigh NC. Perhaps this is a lily that Andrew could have some luck with

Cheers,
Sean

LouAnn · « **Reply #12 on:** August 31, 2006, 09:59:39 AM »

My lily pools are quite warm now. That all day Georgia sun gets hot!

Sean · « **Reply #13 on:** August 31, 2006, 12:35:18 PM »

A second day bloom from Larp Prasert...

EagleEye · « **Reply #14 on:** August 31, 2006, 12:58:17 PM »

Boy, it just gets better and better

What a Rich Color!
Steve

tranquility · « **Reply #15 on:** August 31, 2006, 01:18:31 PM »

Wow that colors screams at you

Love it...just love it

Lawanna

tootsie · « **Reply #16 on:** August 31, 2006, 01:19:07 PM »

It is very pretty

I would call it a Christmas Lily

Desertponder · « **Reply #17 on:** August 31, 2006, 01:20:38 PM »

That is just beautiful! The color is outstanding.

gander · « **Reply #18 on:** August 31, 2006, 03:06:12 PM »

That has always been one that I wanted. I know its not available though.

CoolShades · « **Reply #19 on:** August 31, 2006, 06:48:54 PM »

Hey Sean:

Nice photos, I have not seen a live bloom, but your pictures indicate it is a beaut...I guess it can make it through a hot season, perhaps it will die and have stunted growth in cooler conditions

!

Gary

Sean · « **Reply #20 on:** August 31, 2006, 06:50:30 PM »

Hi Gary,

I would be happy to supply you with one if I could get the one I have to propagate. I do everything I can to force it to tuber and nothing... (4 years of trying)
That is why it is a shy bloomer for me, I have been trying to propagate it since I received it but to no avail.
Same problem with Charlie's Pride, I just cant get it to propagate.

Cheers,
Sean

Craig · « **Reply #21 on:** August 31, 2006, 06:59:46 PM »

Hi Sean,

You might have the last known one in North America. I'm not sure what became of Rich's, but I lost mine in the move. Not that it died, but I have no idea where the tuber is. I must have in excess of 2000 tubers out there that I have no idea any longer what they are, so the odds of my ever getting them planted out and ID'ed are next to nil.

Charlie's Pride...now that one I have going great guns.<g>

Craig

Sean · « **Reply #22 on:** August 31, 2006, 07:09:37 PM »

Well I will do my best with propagating Larp Prasert if I can get it to set at least one propagating tuber.

Hey Craig, As for Charlie's Pride, I know very many people who have been persistently asking me for a plant from Charlie's Pride for the last few years since you gave me my first plant. I know you will do well with your first release of it. I expect you should do it retail or at least offer exclusive rights to a single retailer for one year and make some money on your initial sale

I have my Charlie's Pride tuber in a baggie, almost considering adding some super phosphate to see if it will develop any roots and just produce at least one plant...

Cheers,
Sean

Ky Kim · « **Reply #23 on:** September 01, 2006, 04:04:25 AM »

Wow, that is a fantastic color. Beautiful.

Kim

CoolShades · « **Reply #24 on:** September 03, 2006, 04:16:58 AM »

Craig & Sean:

Speaking of Rich...how is he fairing with his business in the Big Easy. I think that the Garden District was saved from the flooding. I went to his shop a few years back and it was quite impressive of one can back within ~ 1 acre.

Gary