New Hybrids ---3xBlacks---

[mrobert]

Just got some 3 new crosses from Sunset Valley Orchids, all with Fdk. After Dark parentage. I'm not sure if they are going to spike/bloom this year, but the potential flowers next year...I just can't wait.....

1. Fdk. After Dark 'SVO Amazing' x Ctsm. Donna Wise 'Long Last': This is the first hybrid with the world famous Fdk. After Dark bred with ‘Long Last’ a sibling of its parent ‘Kathleen’ which has solid dark flowers that last and last. Possibly 3” black flowers
2. Fdk. After Dark 'SVO Amazing' x Ctsm. Mark Dimmitt 'Ed Wise':Once again a hybrid with the famous Fdk. After Dark. The very dark burgundy colored Ctsm. Mark Dimmitt has the potential to significantly improve the shape and size of the After Dark while adding its dark color genes. Expecting bigger and better flowers than After Dark.
3. Fdk. After Dark 'SVO Amazing' x Ctsm. Donna Wise 'Kathleen' AM/AOS: Fdk. After Dark crossed back with its parent ‘Kathleen’. Once again the potential for larger black flowers may be unlocked here.

-MR