Guzmania plant named Ultra

#The present invention relates to a new and distinct cultivar of Guzmania lingulata, hereinafter referred to by the cultivar name Ultra. Guzmania comprise a genus within the family bromeliaceae. The new cultivar is a hybrid resulting from a cross of unnamed parent plants identified below.

#Guzmania comprise a genus of over 100 species of evergreen perennials suitable for cultivation in the home or under glass. Guzmania are predominantly epiphytic with a few terrestrial species and are native to the tropics. For the most part the species vary in diameter from 7 or 8 inches to 3 or 4 feet and have rosettes of glossy, smooth edged leaves.

#Floral bracts of Guzmania frequently have brilliant colors and may last for many months. The range of flower colors for Guzmania varies considerably but is generally in the orange, red and red-purple ranges. White or yellow, tubular, three petalled flowers may also appear on a stem or within the leaf rosette but are usually short lived.

#The accompanying color photographic drawings show typical characteristics of Ultra.

#Sheet 1 comprises a top perspective view of a full plant with floral bracts, and wherein the bract color is accurately depicted.

#The photograph at the top of sheet 2 is a side view showing foliage and inflorescence of a specimen plant, and the photograph at the bottom of sheet 2 is a more enlarged showing of the floral bracts and inflorescence.

#In the following description, color references are made to The Royal Horticultural Society Colour Chart (R.H.S.).

#The following traits have been repeatedly observed and in combination distinguish Ultra as a new and distinct cultivar. These observations, measurements and descriptions have been performed under greenhouse conditions in Assendelft, The Netherlands.

#I. Plant: