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Dark Waters or Scheherazade?

17 years ago

I'm going to purchase an SLC Jewel Box, either "Dark Waters" or "Scheherazade". I know, I know, I could buy both. But what distinguishes them from each other? I've grown Dark Waters and I think it's redder and Scheherazade a little oranger. Those of you who've grown both, any preference?

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terpguy
17 years ago
This is purely a matter of your preference. What I like may not be what you like. Do you want a flower that is a little more orange? or do you want one thats a little more red?
wilford
17 years ago
I have grown them both. Personally, I never could see that much difference in the flowers. Most judges think 'Dark Waters' is the better flower, although each has an AM. I thought 'Sheherazade' was more vigorous and had more flowers per stem, so it was my preferance.
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drvinnie
17 years ago
Dark Waters blooms earlier than Scheherazade, which may be a consideration relative to the rest of your collection. My Dark Waters has been in bloom about 2 weeks and Scheherazade has the buds still in the sheaths. Otherwise I think those in my OS prefer Scheherazade.

Vince
mehitabel
17 years ago
Am I correct that the stems on Jewel Box don't stand up very well, lie sideways?
arthurm
17 years ago
'Dark Waters' has better flower arrangement in my opinion than some of the other clones. Somehow i lost mine. Surpassed on the show bench by many nowadays, but i'll rat around society sales tables during the coming show season to find a replacement.
toyo2960
16 years ago
Buy both. I think "Dark Water" is redder than "Sheherazade" which has more of the Slc. Anzac shape and color (little more purple). 'Dark Water' is fairly common. 'Sheherazade" is less so, but Carter & Holmes has a virus free clone available. Both plants make great specimen plants if left to grow large. "Dark Water" does bloom a bit earlier and is most common as the "Valentine's Orchid"
cjwatson
16 years ago
It's just preference. I had both, but gave away the 'Dark Waters' since I personally liked the 'Scherazade' flowers better.

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