I'm not sure Paphiopedilums can ever be less than okay, in my book. That said, "Wonderful" sort of sounds like it's trying too hard.
This particular hybrid dates back to 1916, though; maybe the word had different connotations then.
Paphiopedilum Mr. Wonderful = P. Knock Knock x P. Gloriosum
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