MIDNIGHT MANTIS
(TRAHLYTA X ASTERISK)
Heavy bloomer with low, compact form. Very unusual
in the Exotic Form classes. 24in, Mid, 6in, NOCT, DOR, ca. 18 buds per scape,
MIDNIGHT MANTIS is one of the many seedlings I have from TRAHLYTA.
This one had particular garden merit in terms
of good production of rich colour with low, compact plants and the beautiful,
exotic contrasts in the throat area. This seedling shows the rather spectacular
results in terms of eye zones, throat patterns and colour that TRAHLYTA
breeding can give.
This particular flower, which occasionally displays
the crispation patterns I strive to achieve, is very pod fertile and gives
vigorous seedlings. Each flower is presented flat-open and out-facing and
opens nocturnally. A dormant that keeps its foliage until late, it