I have a similar issue with Trojan Treasure, a phragmipedium. I got it to bloom, but the flowers are small and not very interesting. I got it as a rather large division from a well known phrag breeder. My assumption is that he saw it was a disappointing flower, chopped the plant up and sold them off. I like the flower, or have no interest in whether it will win a prize. I like orchids because I like orchids. It bloomed for the first time for me a year ago, and the flowers were kind of wonkey, so I am waiting again to see if they improve. Often with first blooms on first time blooming orchids, they are squashed-looking or warped in some way.
