Neoregelia 'Passion' (Passion Neoregelia)


Botanical Information

FamilyBromeliaceae
GenusNeoregelia
Cultivar'Passion'
CategoryPerennials, Tropicals
Origin

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
Height30-40 cm
Spread30-40 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 sun or part shade.
Notable SpecimensHarry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America.
Leaf DescriptionThe evergreen leaves are leathery, glossy with broad, round ends. 10-20 cm long and 5 cm wide. The centre of the leaves are green and change to a purple-magenta towards the end.

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