Neoregelia 'Autumn Rain' (Autumn Rain Neoregelia, Bullis Bromeliads)


Botanical Information

FamilyBromeliaceae
GenusNeoregelia
Cultivar'Autumn Rain'
CategoryPerennials, Tropicals
OriginSeed parent: carolinae variegated + Pollen parent: princeps

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone9-12
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness ZoneRequires cold 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 - 40 cm
Spread45 - 50 cm

Description and Growing Information

General DescriptionA compact plant, cup-shaped with thick, leathery leaves.
ShapeAn upright and outwardly arching growth habit.
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 in full or part shade but needs protection from afternoon sun.
Notable SpecimensHarry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America.
Leaf DescriptionBroad, arching, glossy, mid green leaves marginated creamy white-yellow. At blooming, central cup turns hot pink-rosy red.

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