Neoregelia
'Autumn Rain'
Autumn Rain Neoregelia, Bullis Bromeliads
Family |
Bromeliaceae |
Genus |
Neoregelia |
Cultivar |
'Autumn Rain' |
Category |
Perennials, Tropicals |
USDA Hardiness Zone |
9-12 |
Canadian Hardiness Zone |
Requires cold season protection under glass. |
RHS Hardiness Zone |
H1b-H3 |
Temperature (°C) |
-6.7-15.6 |
Temperature (°F) |
20-60 |
Height |
20 - 40 cm |
Spread |
45 - 50 cm |
General Description |
A compact plant, cup-shaped with thick, leathery leaves. |
Landscape |
Works well as a tropical plant, in a container, shade garden or specimen plant. |
Cultivation |
Grows best in well drained, moist, organic soils in full or part shade but needs protection from afternoon sun. |
Shape |
An upright and outwardly arching growth habit. |
Leaf Description |
Broad, arching, glossy, mid green leaves marginated creamy white-yellow. At blooming, central cup turns hot pink-rosy red. |
Notable Specimens |
Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America. |
Propagation |
Propagated by the separation of offsets at the base of the plant. |