Neoregelia 'Julia' (Julia Neoregelia, Julia Cup Bromeliad)


Botanical Information

FamilyBromeliaceae
GenusNeoregelia
Cultivar'Julia'
CategoryPerennials, Tropicals

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone10-12
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness ZoneRequires cool season protection under glass.
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH1b-H2
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)-1.1-15.6
Temperature (°F)30-60
Height45-50 cm
Spread60-70 cm
GrowthMedium

Description and Growing Information

LandscapeWorks well as a tropical plant, in a container, shade garden or specimen plant.
PropagationPropagated by the separation of offsets at the base of the plant.
CultivationGrows best in well drained, moist, organic soils with full or part shade and needs protection from afternoon sun.
Notable SpecimensHarry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America.
Leaf DescriptionThe evergreen leaves are leathery, glossy and light pink, dark pink or magenta. They grow 30-40 cm long and 7 cm wide. It is variegated with green margins with pink-red stripes with the margins being slightly serrated and sharp.

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