Neoregelia 'Donger' (Donger Neoregelia)


Botanical Information

FamilyBromeliaceae
GenusNeoregelia
Cultivar'Donger'
CategoryPerennials, Tropicals
OriginCultivated in 1998 at the Bullis Bromeliads in Princeton, Florida, United States of America.

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone9b-12
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness ZoneRequires cool season protection under glass.
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH1b-H3
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)-6.7-15.6
Temperature (°F)20-60
Height20-30 cm
Spread20-30 cm
GrowthMedium

Description and Growing Information

LandscapeWorks well as ground cover, in a container, shade garden or specimen plant.
PropagationPropagated by division of offsets.
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 and light pink, dark pink or magenta. They grow 10-15 cm long and 2 cm wide.
Flower DescriptionThe small 3-petaled flowers are white to lavender and grow in small clusters near the base.

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