Origination

Seidel 1996

Forest Shadows. Seidl. 1996. (Black Forest Mutation). Advanced generation lutea hybrid. Black-red mutation of 'Black Forest'. Has darker flares. Sheath, stigmas and stamens are all dark maroon. Very wide and rounded foliage, which is waxy and deep blue-green. Plants are small and mound shaped when mature. Flowers are somewhat small (5 to 6") in comparison to most other lutea hybrids and are somewhat down facing. The flower is actually much more appealing than its origin plant 'Black Forest'. Excellent deep coloration. Fertile both ways. (Golden Era x Chinese Dragon).