Neoregelia compacta 'Bossa Nova' (Bossa Nova Cup Bromeliad, Bromeliad Bossa Nova Bromeliad)
Botanical Information
| Family | Bromeliaceae |
| Genus | Neoregelia |
| Species | compacta |
| Cultivar | 'Bossa Nova' |
| Category | Perennials, Tropicals |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 9b-12 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | Requires cool season protection under glass. |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H1b-H3 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -6.7-15.6 |
| Temperature (°F) | 20-60 |
| Height | 30-60 cm |
| Spread | 30-60 cm |
| Growth | Medium |
Description and Growing Information
| Landscape | Works well as ground cover, in a container, shade garden or specimen plant. |
| Propagation | Propagated using suckers from roots. |
| Cultivation | Very tolerant to a variety of conditions. Can grow in full sun or full shade with well drained soils. |
| Notable Specimens | Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America. |
| Leaf Description | The spineless leaf is green with white margins and 30 cm long. The centre becomes pink to red when it is about to bloom. |
| Flower Description | The flowers are white to lavender and grow in small clusters near the base. |
Photographs
Neoregelia compacta 'Bossa Nova', form. Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America.