Family Bromeliaceae
Originating from Chile

A terrestrial bromeliad, unlike most that grow in trees, forming architectural ground cover, with blue flowers amidst bright red foliage, hailing from the cool, damp coast of Chile yet drought-tolerant. The Crimson Bromeliad is a plant of paradoxes and great beauty. It forms low colonies of arching, spiky evergreen leaves that begin to turn brilliant scarlet in late summer, with a central cluster of cobalt blue flowers developing at the centre of the foliage rosette. Stunning as a backdrop for taller spiky plants, it is easy to grow in poor soil in sun or part shade.

After 2 – 5 years 30cm x 50cm